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Behavior Disorders
Reports on behavior disorders findings from University of Alabama provide new insights
March 1st, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Prenatal exposure to smoking and alcohol consumption is associated with various adverse physical health consequences for children. Numerous studies find that prenatal substance use is associated with low birthweight, as well as subsequent developmental and cognitive problems." "A growing body of literature has also begun to show associations between prenatal exposure to smoking or/and alcohol and behavior problems among children. However, it is not clear whether these latter associations arise from underlying confounding factors that can impact both the mother's decision to smoke or drink during pregnancy and subsequent...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-01)
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