A study conducted by the University of Washington showed that women who had X-rays of teeth during pregnancy were born with less weight.

The mechanism of the influence of x-rays on the weight of the baby is not yet clear - it is not determined whether it affects the reproductive organs of the mother or the hypothalamus of the child.

However, the study authors recommend that pregnant women, if possible, avoid similar procedures.

Information about this was published by The Journal of the American Medical Association, reports Washington ProFile health. Sumy. Ua.

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