Differences in Body Mass Index between Siblings Who Are Discordant for Exposure to Antenatal Maternal Smoking
ConclusionsIn utero exposure to maternal smoking during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of increased BMI in childhood.
Source: Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Lorna Aucott, Sohinee Bhattacharya, Geraldine McNeill, Steve Turner Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
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