A2 Refereed review article in a scientific journal

Smoking during pregnancy affects foetal brain development



Authors: Ekbland M, Korkeila J, Lehtonen L

Publication year: 2015

Journal: Acta Paediatrica

Volume: 104

Issue: 1

First page : 12

Last page: 18

Number of pages: 7

ISSN: 0803-5253

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/apa.12791


Abstract

Smoking during pregnancy exposes the foetus to thousands of health-threatening chemicals, restricting foetal body and head growth. Alterations in brain structure and function have been seen in children exposed to prenatal smoking.




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