Smoking and pregnancy: Financial incentives can double abstinence rates
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11 March 2022Smoking and pregnancy: Financial incentives can double abstinence rates
The adverse effects of maternal smoking during pregnancy are well known. Pregnant women who smoke are at higher risk of miscarriage, fetal death, prematurity and low birth weight. Smoking during pregnancy also affects the health of the child, as it increases the risk of asthma, psychiatric disorders, and obesity.
