Genetic Link to Maternal Smoking

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Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified

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Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy.

Results from the UK -wide study also showed that males experience more long-lasting effects when the mother smokes whilst pregnant (maternal smoking) than females including dying younger if they go on to smoke themselves.

They found several gene variants that increase the likelihood of maternal smoking.

The generational smoking ban could mean around 10,000 fewer women in England are smoking at the start of their pregnancy by 2033 , with a similar impact in the other UK nations.

But this will not impact adults who already smoke and more support is needed to help them quit.

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