Secondhand Smoke During Pregnancy Alters Children’s Behavior

Secondhand Smoke During Pregnancy Alters Children’s Behavior

Children exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb are more likely to have behavior problems when they’re five to six years old, reports a study from China. Kids with pre-birth exposures were twice as likely to have attention and aggression problems — together called “externalizing” behaviors — compared to non-exposed kids. Prebirth exposures are of particular concern because of the negative effects on the developing fetus.

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