The association between active tobacco use during pregnancy and growth outcomes of children under five years of age: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The association between active tobacco use during pregnancy and growth outcomes of children under five years of age: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Despite considerable global efforts to reduce growth faltering in early childhood, rates of stunting remain high in many regions of the world. Current interventions primarily target nutrition-specific risk factors, but these have proven insufficient. The objective of this study w...

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Main Authors: Diana Quelhas, Chytanya Kompala, Brittney Wittenbrink, Zhen Han, Megan Parker, Myra Shapiro, Shauna Downs, Klaus Kraemer, Jessica Fanzo, Saul Morris, Katharine Kreis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tobacco
Pregnancy
Child growth
Length/height
Small for gestational age
Head circumference
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6137-7

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