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Smoking in pregnancy revisited: Findings from a large population-based study

Authors :
Hammoud, Ahmad O.
Bujold, Emmanuel
Sorokin, Yoram
Schild, Christiane
Krapp, Martin
Baumann, Peter
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. June, 2005, Vol. 192 Issue 6, p1856, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The study characterized the effect of smoking on the incidence of various pregnancy complications. It is concluded that smoking decreased the incidence of preeclampsia in a dose-effect manner and is shown to increase the rate of intrauterine growth restriction and preterm delivery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
192
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.136579661