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Analysis of information requests on impact of drug use before and during pregnancy on the health of children

Journal «MEDICINA» ¹ 4, 2014, pp.53-58 (Brief communications)

Authors

Bondar I. V.
Doctor of Medicine, Principal researcher, Department for Child and Adolescent Drug Addiction1

Nadezhdin A. V.
M.D., PhD, Chief, Department for Child and Adolescent Drug Addiction1

Tetenova E. J.
M.D., PhD, Leading researcher Department for Child and Adolescent Drug Addiction1

Chumicheva V. B.
Senior Researcher1

1 - Federal Medical Research Center for Mental Health and Addictions, Moscow

Abstract

Information requests on the influence of drugs on reproductive health and prenatal exposure, received by specialized online consultancy were analyzed. Comprehensive measures for the prevention of drug use by prospective parents, including pregnant women, ensuring interdepartmental interaction are proposed.

Key words

the placenta, fetus, prenatal exposure to drugs, reproductive health, information requests

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