The effects of prenatal exposure to alcohol, tobacco and other risks on children’s health, behaviour and academic abilities

Maternal behaviours during pregnancy may contribute to unhealthy child development. Previous research has linked adverse outcomes to prenatal exposure to heavy alcohol use, to tobacco use, and to socioeconomic background. Health professionals have been responsive because of the preventable nature of...

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Main Author: George, Mary Anne
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2009
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/12993