Tobacco exposures are associated with health care utilization (HCU) and health care costs in pregnant persons and their newborn babies.

Bernard F FuemmelerBassam DahmanTrevin E GlasgowD Jeremy BarsellJason A OliverJunfeng ZhangCatherine Hoyo Susan K MurphyF Joseph McClernonDavid C Wheeler

Published in: Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco (2024)

This study reinforces the importance of reducing smoking and secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy. Focusing on expanding cessation services to this group could help reduce morbidities observed within this population. Furthermore, there is the potential for health care costs savings to health care systems, especially to those with high delivery numbers. These cost savings are represented by potential reductions in ED, OP, and ICU hours and visits.

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healthcare
emergency department
intensive care unit
primary care
mental health
affordable care act
smoking cessation
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risk assessment
gestational age