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The Effect of Second-Hand Smoke Exposure during Pregnancy on the Newborn Weight in Malaysia

Norsa'adah B 1 , Salinah O 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • 2 Disease Control & Epidemiology Branch, Melaka Tengah Health Office, 75150 Melaka, Malaysia
Malays J Med Sci, 2014 Mar;21(2):44-53.
PMID: 24876807 MyJurnal

Abstract

There was strong evidence from studies conducted in developed countries that second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure is detrimental to the birth weight of newborn. This study was conducted to determine the effect of exposure to SHS smoke during pregnancy on the weight of newborns.

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