A study by the University of Aberdeen revealed that sons of mothers who smoked during pregnancy face heightened long-term health risks compared to daughters. This extensive research, involving data from 500,000 individuals across the UK, found that sons were more adversely affected by maternal smoking, including an increased likelihood of early mortality if they smoked later. The study highlights the genetic implications of maternal smoking on male offspring and suggests the potential for improved smoking cessation strategies in healthcare, aiding in tackling the issue of maternal smoking impact.
The findings indicate that men born to women who smoked during pregnancy are more likely to die younger if they smoke themselves.
At every stage of development, male foetuses and adult sons experienced greater negative impacts due to maternal smoking than females.
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