Exercise Effective In Helping Pregnant Women Kick The Habit
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 10:35
in Health & Medicine
Exercise could be a useful tool in helping pregnant women to give up smoking, according to new research. Despite the warnings, 17% of women in the UK and 20% of women in the US still admit to smoking during pregnancy. This often leads to lower birth weight, higher infant mortality, and is linked to learning difficulties, problem behavior and asthma in childhood.
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