ID Number		1313
Study Type		Epidemiology
Model		Occupational exposure of mothers to VDTs and analysis of spontaneous abortion and other teratogenic effects.
Details		Mothers (n = 239) occupationally exposed during the majority of pregnancy to video display terminals (VDTs) in office environments were analyzed for spontaneous abortion, length of gestation, birth weight, placental weight, and maternal blood pressure. Exposure was determined via personal interview. The authors report no correlation of adverse effects with VDT exposure.
Findings		No Effects
Status		Completed With Publication
Principal Investigator		Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finlan
Funding Agency		Nat'l Res Prog, Finland
Country		FINLAND
References		Nurminen, T et al. Scan. J. Work Environ. Health, (1988) 14:293-298 Kurppa, K et al. Scand. J. Work Environ. Health, (1985) 11:353-356
Comments