Whooping cough has lifelong health impact, study finds

(Lund University) People born during whooping cough outbreaks are more likely to die prematurely even if they survive into adulthood, research at Lund University in Sweden has found. Women had a 20 percent higher risk of an early death, and men a staggering 40 percent. Women also suffered more complications during and after pregnancy, with an increased risk of miscarriage as well as infant death within the first month of life.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news