The impact of anti-tobacco legislation on birth weight in Peru

Abstract Background Tobacco exposure remains a significant issue for public health, especially for pregnant women. It increases the risk for premature labor, low birth weight and small for gestational age (SGA), among other effects. To reduce these risks, many countries have enacted public policies...

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Main Authors: Patricia Mallma, Cesar Carcamo, Jay S. Kaufman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Global Health Research and Policy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41256-020-00136-5