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Exposure to pollutants during pregnancy has been related to adverse birth outcomes. Fetal weight at birth is a major determinant of survival, physical growth and mental development of an infant. A multifactorial inter-relationship exists between the environment in which pregnant mothers live and the growth of the fetus. Amongst these, cigarette smoking during pregnancy has been the leading environmental factor for adverse pregnancy outcome.
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