An Overview of Environmental Tobacco Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy: Lower Birth Weight and Height as the Main Health Effect on Human Fetus
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) during pregnancy also poses serious health risks for mother and baby. No study has comprehensively compiled these health effects. In this review, we conducted a narrative scientific review to investigate the results of studies conducted on the effect of mothers’ exposure to ETS on the weight and height of infants and fetuses during pregnancy. Materials and Methods: The literature search was conducted in March 2024 in Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases. After considering the criteria of the study, 29 papers were included in this overview. Results: ETS exposure is associated with different adverse fetal outcomes. Most studies that examine the effects of passive maternal smoking on fetal growth show that ETS increases the risk of lower mean birth weight and or length. Conclusion: Pregnant women exposed to ETS and their fetuses are as susceptible groups against ETS exposure. Other health consequences on babies due to involuntary exposure of pregnant mothers to ETS should be investigated in future studies.
Source: Tobacco and Health
DOI: 10.34172/thj.1110
Institution: Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403169819