American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Jun 2006
Meta AnalysisParental smoking and lung function in children: an international study.
Both prenatal and postnatal passive smoking have been linked with respiratory symptoms and asthma in childhood. Their differential contributions to lung function growth in the general children's population are less clear. ⋯ Considering the high number of children exposed to maternal smoking in utero and the even higher number exposed to passive smoking after birth, this risk factor for reduced lung function growth remains a serious pediatric and public health issue.