Health Effects Assessment for ETS
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چکیده
The detrimental effects of active smoking upon pregnancy are well documented and unequivocal, providing a framework for investigating the effects of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposure upon reproduction and development. Maternal active smoking adversely affects fetal growth and is associated with decreased BW, small for gestational age babies, preterm deliveries (especially prior to 33 weeks gestation), placenta previa, placental abruption, spontaneous abortions, and fetal demise (Andres and Day 2000; U.S.DHHS, 2001).
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