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The epigenetics of maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy and effects on child development
15 Oct 2012
Abstract excerpt
The period of in utero development is one of the most critical windows during which adverse intrauterine conditions and exposures can influence the growth and development of the fetus as well as the child's future postnatal health and behavior. Maternal cigarette smoking during pregnancy remains a relatively common but nonetheless hazardous in utero exposure. Previous studies have associated prenatal smoke...
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