Association between maternal serum concentration of the DDT metabolite DDE and preterm and small-for-gestational-age babies at birth

The findings strongly suggest that DDT use increases preterm births, which is a major contributor to infant mortality, and should be included in any assessment of the costs and benefits of vector control with DDT.

Abstract

The findings strongly suggest that DDT use increases preterm births, which is a major contributor to infant mortality. If this association is causal, it should be included in any assessment of the costs and benefits of vector control with DDT.