The Effect of Cigarette Smoking during Pregnancy on Endocrine Pancreatic Function and Fetal Growth: A Pilot Study

Frontiers in Public Health

Fatima Lockhart¹ 

关键词: prenatal cigarette smoke exposure;    prenatal nicotine exposure;    endocrine pancreatic function;    birthweight;    insulin resistance;    serotonin;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2017.00314

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

IntroductionCigarette smoking in pregnancy is a common cause of fetal growth restriction. We aimed to investigate endocrine pancreatic function of mother–infant dyads in relation to cigarette smoking, as a possible mechanism for the poor fetal growth.

【 授权许可】

CC BY