PREGNANT SMOKERS PASS RISKS TO THEIR BABIES

Woman who smoke during pregnancy can increase their babies' risk of
developing attention deficit disorder and learning
difficulties,Swedish scientists said on Wednesday.

Researchers have already shown that pregnant smokers can pass on
cancer-causing substances to their unborn children. A study by doctors
at Gotenburg University in Sweden has now linked the tobacco habit to
neurological disorders in children.

Attention deficit disorder causes hyperactivity and an inability to
concentrate. Deficits in attention, motor control and perception-
commonly referred to as DAMP - describe youngsters who have learning
and motion problems but are not mentally retarded.

Checked-by: Patrick Henry