Study type:
Epidemiological study
(observational study)
Stillbirth and residential proximity to extremely low frequency power transmission lines: a retrospective cohort study
epidem.
By:
Auger N, Park AL, Yacouba S, Goneau M, Zayed J
Published in: Occup Environ Med 2012; 69 (2): 147-149
Aim of study (acc. to author)
Further details
Endpoint/type of risk estimation
Type of risk estimation:
(odds ratio (OR))
Exposure
Assessment
Exposure groups
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Group
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Description
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Group 1
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residential distance to power lines: < 25 m
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Group 2
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residential distance to power lines: 25 - 49.9 m
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Group 3
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residential distance to power lines: 50 - 74.9 m
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Group 4
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residential distance to power lines: 75 - 99.9 m
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Reference group 5
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residential distance to power lines: ≥ 100 m
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Population
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Group:
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Characteristics:
stillbirths
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Observation period:
1998 - 2007
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Study location:
Canada (six metropolitan areas of the province Quebec)
Study size
Statistical analysis method:
- generalised estimating equations
(
adjustment:
- maternal age, education, civil status, language, immigration, previous deliveries, birth period
)
Results (acc. to author)
Study funded by
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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