Prenatal Tobacco Smoke Exposure
Exposure Definition
In utero exposure to tobacco smoke from maternal smoking during pregnancy. Associated with impaired lung development and increased childhood asthma risk.
Proxies
| Name | Unit | Measurement | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotinine | ng/mL | Biomarker | Cohort studies |
Biological Systems Affected
respiratory
Epigenetic modifications and impaired lung development
Sensitive Developmental Windows
prenatal (in utero)
Critical period for lung development
GxE Highlights
No GxE highlights recorded.
Tissue-Specific Notes
developing lung— developmental
References
- 1.Multiple (2019). Prenatal smoke and asthma. Epidemiologic Reviews.