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27 per cent of pregnant Scots women smoke
From:
The Scotsman
| Date:
December 2, 2003| Author:
Tara Womersley Health Correspondent
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MORE than a quarter of Scottish mothers are putting the lives of
their unborn babies at risk by smoking during pregnancy.
Figures released yesterday show that 27.4 per cent of women smoked
at their start of their pregnancy, with this increasing to 37.8 per
cent in the most deprived areas.
The smoking rates for pregnant women are among the worst in
Europe, increasing the risk of premature births or smaller babies.
Babies with a low birth weight are more at risk of death ...
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