For babies, it can protect against infections and reduce the rates of later health problems including diabetes, obesity, and asthma. (americanpregnancy.org)
According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your score is likely to be and the higher your risk for later health problems. (gse.harvard.edu)
These modifications influence when and where particular genes are expressed and appear to have significant impacts on disease risk, suggesting explanations for how environmental factors such as maternal smoking during pregnancy can influence a child's risk of later health problems. (sciencedaily.com)