According to research, which of the following risks is linked to environmental tobacco smoke?
A. withdrawal symptoms in newborns
B. impaired connectivity of the thalamus and prefrontal cortex in newborns
C. reduced head circumference in newborns
D. lower quality of reflexes at one month of age in newborns
Answer: B
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