a decreasing trendp < 0.01
During the period of interest in this analysis, the annual rates of term LBW in Nova Scotia ranged from 1.45% to 2.38% with a decreasing trend over time (p < 0.01).
During the period of interest in this analysis, the annual rates of term LBW in Nova Scotia ranged from 1.45% to 2.38% with a decreasing trend over time (p < 0.01).
Adjusted for birth year, an interquartile increase in ppb of SO 2 exposure during the first trimester was associated with a 15% increase in LBW risk (adjusted RR 1.15; 95% CI 1.00, 1.31) and was of borderline significance.