| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4165866 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Prenatal smoking exposure was associated with significantly smaller frontal lobe and cerebellar volumes in the brains of preterm infants. This is consistent with reports showing an association between prenatal smoking exposure and impairments in frontal lobe and cerebellar functions such as emotion, impulse control, and attention.
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Authors
Mikael BM, Jyrki MD, PhD, Riitta MD, PhD, Helena MD, PhD, Leena MD, PhD, Liisa MD, PhD, The PIPARI Study Group The PIPARI Study Group,