Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Smoking and Pregnancy

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoking and pregnancy?

• A)Smoking almost doubles a pregnant woman's chance of having a miscarriage.
• B)Research indicates maternal smoking is not a major risk factor in low birth weight.
• C)Maternal smoking causes an estimated 100 infant deaths each year.
• D)Smoking significantly increases a women's chance of ectopic pregnancy.

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