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Smoking increases risks for:1,2,5 Preterm (early) delivery Stillbirth (death of the baby before birth) Low birth weight Sudden infant death syndrome (known as SIDS or crib death) Ectopic pregnancy Orofacial clefts in infants Smoking can also affect mens sperm, which can reduce fertility and also increase risks for birth defects and miscarriage.2 Smoking can affect bone health.1,5 Women past childbearing years who smoke have weaker bones than women who never smoked

1 While tobacco use has declined, 30 million people continue to smoke, making cessation a focus for cardiovascular clinicians

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