1. Pregnant Women Smoking
Pregnancy among youth perpetrators and receivers is increasing in the United States at an alarming rate. ... Smoking during pregnancy impedes the growth of the fetus and may impair the learning ability of the infant. ... Cigarette smoking has been associated with increased risk of entopic pregnancy. ... While some reduction was achieved, about 20% of US women currently smoke during pregnancy. ... This translates to one in five US births/pregnancies, or 800,000 births per year. ...
- Word Count: 2724
- Approx Pages: 11
- Grade Level: Undergraduate