Bibliographic information
GuidelineWHO recommendations for the prevention and management of tobacco use and second-hand smoke exposure in pregnancy
Year of Publication2013
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
New
Health-care providers should provide pregnant women, their partners and other household members with advice and information about the risks of SHS exposure as well as strategies to reduce SHS in the home
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Low
Notes and Remarks
- 1.The overall goal of the intervention should be to eliminate SHS exposure at home.
- 2.Efforts to reduce SHS exposure can also help to reduce active tobacco use in pregnant women.