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. 2010 Feb;52(2):137-43.
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0b013e3181cb59bc.

Reproductive outcomes among male and female workers at an aluminum smelter

Carine J Sakr  1 , Oyebode A Taiwo, Deron H Galusha, Martin D Slade, Martha G Fiellin, Felicia Bayer, David A Savitz, Mark R Cullen
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Reproductive outcomes among male and female workers at an aluminum smelter

Carine J Sakr et al. J Occup Environ Med. 2010 Feb.

Abstract

Objectives: Several adverse pregnancy outcomes were reported among female laboratory workers in a North American aluminum smelter. To determine whether these outcomes were associated with any occupational exposure at the plant, a cross-sectional survey was undertaken.

Methods: Rates of miscarriage, premature singleton birth, and major congenital anomaly occurring during employment were compared with a reference group comprised of all pregnancies that occurred before employment.

Results: Among female workers, the excess of congenital anomalies among female laboratory workers that defined the initial cluster was observed, but no specific pattern was found.

Conclusions: On the basis of these analyses, the increase in congenital anomalies could not be attributed to occupational exposures at the smelter nor could potential exposure likely explain the diverse anomalies described.

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