Association Between Proximity to Animal Agriculture During Pregnancy and Spontaneous Preterm Birth Among Nulliparous Women in a California Cohort
Saskia Comess | Joshua L. Warren | Gary M. Shaw | Daniel E. Ho Epidemiology, September 2026
Environmental exposures during pregnancy may influence risk of spontaneous preterm birth, a serious adverse outcome. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) near maternal residences may emit pollutants associated with preterm birth.