Effects on the fetus In cases of active smoking by a pregnant woman: Increased risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and preterm birth Delayed fetal development Lower birth weight (for a given gestational age) In utero fetal death (47% increased risk) Reduced academic and cognitive abilities Development of congenital malformations Secondhand smoke exposure among non-smoking pregnant women whose partners smoke has a measurable effect on the child, although less significant
Deep Dive: Australia Australia has been a world leader in reducing smoking, and the rate of smoking continues to decline in adults, children, and adolescents
The vast majority employed in the overall tobacco sector earn very little, while the big tobacco companies reap enormous profits
To smoke dottle, or not to smoke dottle, that is your option
I am pleased to be supporting ASH Scotlands Quit and Win campaign and urge anyone who is thinking about giving up smoking to do it in your own time, and in ways that work best personally best for you. Sheila Duffy, Chief Executive of ASH Scotland, said: We congratulate Karen Adam MSP on succeeding in her journey to become tobacco-free, and were delighted to have her support for our Quit and Win campaign
