Prenatal Health and Smoking Cessation Programs
Words: 670 Pages: 2 7367Tobacco's tendrils threaten two lives at once when expectant mothers light death's little messengers. While historically, men have led in smoking rates, recent research suggests an alarming trend: the number of women using cigarettes is on the rise, with projections indicating that women's smoking rates may eventually surpass those of men (Crus and Mahshid 99). This increase in smoking prevalence among women, particularly those who are pregnant, has profound implications on maternal and fetal health, necessitating urgent legislative action. The […]