Association of paternal smoking with the risk of neural tube defects in offspring: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

Liu LuoJingyi DiaoJinqi LiYihuan LiTingting WangLetao ChenSenmao ZhangJiabi Qin

Published in: Birth defects research (2020)

Paternal smoking is significantly associated with the risk of NTDs in offspring. Therefore, it should be recommended that fathers quit smoking before pregnancy to prevent NTDs in offspring.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
high fat diet
replacement therapy
adipose tissue