The effect of current and future maternal exposure to near-surface ozone on preterm birth in 30 European countries—an EU-wide health impact assessment

Abstract Preterm birth is the largest contributor to neonatal mortality globally and it also associated with several adverse health outcomes. Recent studies have found an association between maternal exposure air pollution increased risk for preterm birth. As a constituent of pollution, ozone highly reactive molecule negative effects when present near earth’s surface. This impact assessment aims estimate proportion births—in current future situations—attributable in 30 European countries (EU30). A literature search was performed using relevant keywords, followed by meta-analysis STATA software which five investigating exposure-response relationship interest were included. The attributable proportion, number cases, modelled AirQ+ against concentrations. According our meta-analysis, relative giving calculated 1.027 (95% CI 1.009–1.046) per 10 ? g m ?3 increase concentration. rendered 7.1% 2.5–11.7) births EU30 during 2010, equal approximately 27 900 cases. By 2050, projected decrease precursor emissions estimated 30% births. Not taking emission change into account, due climate ozone-related burden might slightly 2050 Central Southern Europe, Eastern Northern Europe. In summation, these numbers make substantial on public health.