[Changes in risk factors for spontaneous abortion in an area with high concentrations of shoe manufacture after a preventive intervention].
Risk factors of spontaneous abortion were investigated in two matched case-control studies in 1987-88 and 1997-99. An history of previous abortions significantly increased the risk in both studies. Lifestyle (coffee) and occupational (exposure to organic solvents) factors were associated with a significantly increased risk in the first but not in the second calendar period, following a community intervention with advice given to workers, employers, and physicians; the latter also counseled a greater use of medicines against spontaneous abortion.
Dipartimento di Medicina Ambientale e Sanità Pubblica, Sede di Medicina del Lavoro Università di Padova.
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Mastrangelo
D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012775:Shoes