Work related physical exertion and spontaneous abortion.
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2005-10-17
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A retrospective cohort study was undertaken among 100 women workers of 35-40 years of age to elicit the risk of spontaneous abortion. Comparison was made with a matched control group of 100 non-working women. Employed women were found at increased risk of spontaneous abortion than the control group. The difference was found statistically significant at p < 0.05, Odds ratio being 1.50 and AR% being 33.14. According to gravidity also, abortion was found to be significantly raised in working women after their joining service for first 3rd - 4th gravida. The risk then fell, to raise again for 8th or more gravida.
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Banerjee B, Dey TK, Chatterjee P. Work related physical exertion and spontaneous abortion. Indian Journal of Public Health. 2005 Oct-Dec; 49(4): 248-9