Inequalities in smoking prevalence during pregnancy: Comparing results from 53 low and middle income countries

Fernando C Wehrmeister (Pelotas, Brazil), Fernando C. Wehrmeister, María Clara Restrepo-Méndez, Giovanny V.A. França, Aluisio J.D. Barros, Cesar G. Victora

Source: International Congress 2015 – Specific populations of smokers (women, adolescents and young adults)
Session: Specific populations of smokers (women, adolescents and young adults)
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 1195
Disease area: Airway diseases

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