The Effect of Smoking During Pregnancy on the Incidence of Low Birth Weight Among Chinese Parturients
- 1 May 1992
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Vol. 32 (2) , 125-128
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828x.1992.tb01923.x
Abstract
The incidence and effect of smoking in Chinese parturients are not well known. In a retrospective case-controlled study of 213 patients who smoked during pregnancy, it was found that the incidence of low birth-weight was doubled. On average the babies were smaller by 200 g, shorter by 1 cm and the head circumference was smaller by 0.3 cm. These anthropometric deficits may have significant long-term effects. Although the incidence of smoking in Chinese parturients is low (2%), the rising trend in recent years should prompt all physicians to advise expectant mothers to avoid smoking before and during pregnancy.Keywords
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