In the children's meningitis blame smoking during pregnancy

Smoking expectant mother   during pregnancy are three times increased risk of meningitis in her baby in the coming years. This is the conclusion, researchers from the University of Nottingham.

Parental smoking increases the risk of developing   meningitis in children How to set the British scientists. If the expectant mother smoking during pregnancy , The risk of severe disease in her child grows in future years three times. If the parents' envelop with smoke, "the kid at home or on the street, then the risk of meningitis is doubled. In the UK, more than 600 children each year are victims of this deadly disease due to secondary smoking parents.

Scientists from Nottingham analyzed 18 studies whose authors were looking for a link between passive smoking and meningitis in children . Obtained new convincing arguments in favor of the parents refused a bad habit that can ruin not only their own health, but also the life of the baby. It is proved that the devastating effects of tobacco smoke on the baby begins to tell even in the womb.

According to scientists, cigarette smoke gradually weakens the child's immune system, making it more vulnerable to various diseases. Only in the UK each year become ill with meningitis and 2 500 people. Most often this terrible disease affects children younger than 5 years. Every 20 minutes the patient dies, and every six remaining heavy damage, including amputation of limbs and brain injury.

Meningitis is an infection caused by the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spine. If the patient does not receive prompt treatment, the disease can cause damage to the brain and nerves. Among the symptoms of meningitis, severe headache, rash, vomiting, fever and fear of bright light.

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