Smoking during pregnancy may raise children’s blood pressure later in life

Smoking during pregnancy may raise children’s blood pressure later in life

A large new study suggests that smoking during pregnancy could have lasting effects on a child’s heart health. Researchers found that children whose mothers smoked while pregnant were more likely to have higher blood pressure and a greater risk of developing hypertension as they grew up. The study, led by scientists from Oregon Health & […] The post Smoking during pregnancy may raise children’s blood pressure later in life appeared first on Know…