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Maternal betel quid use during pregnancy and child growth: a cohort study from rural Bangladesh.

Mohammad Redwanul IslamShaki AktarJesmin PervinSyed Moshfiqur RahmanMonjur RahmanAnisur RahmanEva-Charlotte Ekström
Published in: Global health action (2024)
There was no effect of BQ use during pregnancy on postnatal growth in this study. Longitudinal studies following up those born to heavy users beyond childhood are warranted for capturing long-term implications of prenatal BQ exposure.
Keyphrases
  • pregnant women
  • preterm infants
  • south africa
  • low birth weight
  • gestational age
  • birth weight
  • physical activity
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • early life
  • young adults