Effects of Smoking on the Fetus, Neonate and Child

David Poswillo

ISBN 10: 0192622609 / ISBN 13: 9780192622600

Published by Oxford University Press, 1992

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Synopsis:

This book analyzes the effects of parental smoking on all aspects of reproduction and child development. With contributions from respected and authoritative specialists, it includes new research findings and new methods of data analysis, with particular emphasis on social class factors. The authors discuss how smoking affects placental, fetal, and child development. Important subjects covered include the relationships between smoking and pre-eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and respiratory disease in children. The final chapters discuss research related to health education and the prevention of maternal smoking. This comprehensive volume will be of interest to obstetricians, pediatricians, epidemiologists, and those involved in public health medicine.

Review: 'an important and intriguing book, well worth reading' Ruth Gilbert, Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Vol. 35, No. 1, January 1993

Bibliographic Details

Title: Effects of Smoking on the Fetus, Neonate and...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hardback
Condition: New