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e the extent of the problem, the researchers say, since women who are younger, unmarried, less educated and on Medicaid are more likely to smoke. However, the study did not cover hospitals or federally operated medical facilities, where women of lower socioeconomic status might be more likely to seek prenatal care.

In any case, Moran says, smoking status should always be identified for pregnant women so that interventions to stop smoking can be started as soon as possible.

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Contact: Sue McGreevey
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Center for the Advancement of Health
30-May-2003

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