Prospective study of birth defects from fetotoxic agents in the public water supply [ 2011 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Philip Weinstein (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Angus Cook ,  Prof Annette Dobson ,  Prof Mark Nieuwenhuijsen ,  Prof Natasha Nassar
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Brief description Recent research in Australia & internationally shows that birth defects are more common in areas where mothers are exposed to poor quality drinking water, particularly when treatment chemicals known as trihalomethanes (THMs) are present. We will determine the risk that high THM levels pose to unborn babies by accurately measuring individual exposures to THMs & correlating these with adverse birth outcomes. The study will be in Perth where THM levels are very high in a number of suburbs.

Funding Amount $AUD 732,036.36

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant