Prenatal Methamphetamine Exposure and Childhood Behavior Problems at 3 and 5 Years of Age

2012140 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Linda L. LaGasse · Brown University

Chris Derauf · University of Hawaii System

Lynne M. Smith · The Lundquist Institute

Elana Newman · University of Tulsa

Rizwan Shah · Blank Children's Hospital

Charles R. Neal · University of Hawaii System

Amelia M. Arria ·

Abstract

This first report of behavior problems in patients as young as 3 years associated with MA exposure identifies an important public health problem. Continued follow-up can inform the development of preventive intervention programs.

Topics & Keywords

Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects Birth, Development, and Health Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 129, Issue 4, pp. 681-688

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-2209

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