Whooping cough has lifelong health impact, study finds
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
People born during whooping cough outbreaks are more likely to die prematurely even if they survive into adulthood, new research has found. Women had a 20% higher risk of an early death, and men a staggering 40%. Women also suffered more complications during and after pregnancy, with an increased risk of miscarriage as well as infant death within the first month of life.