PRIMARY STUDY

Paternal preconception modifiable risk factors for adverse pregnancy and offspring outcomes: a review of contemporary evidence from observational studies

Key Findings:  This review looks at modifiable paternal preconception risk factors and finds that body composition, alcohol intake, cannabis use, physical activity, smoking, stress, and nutrition play a role in pregnancy and offshoring outcomes.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  65

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  Australia, United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2023


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified




Citation:  Carter T, et al. Paternal preconception modifiable risk factors for adverse pregnancy and offspring outcomes: a review of contemporary evidence from observational studies. BMC Public Health. 2023; 23:509. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-15335-1

Authors:  Carter T, Schoenaker D, Adams J, Steel A