Alcohol Use and Binge Drinking Among Women of Childbearing Age - United States, 2011-2013

Excessive alcohol use is risk factor for a wide range of health and social problems including liver cirrhosis, certain cancers, depression, motor vehicle crashes, and violence. Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and other adverse birth outcomes. Communi...

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Published in:MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report 2015, Vol.64 (37), p.1042
Main Authors: Tan, Cheryl H, Denny, Clark H, Cheal, Nancy E, Sniezek, Joseph E, Kanny, Dafna
Format: Report
Language:English
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Alcohol use
Pregnancy
Risk factors
Women
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Summary:Excessive alcohol use is risk factor for a wide range of health and social problems including liver cirrhosis, certain cancers, depression, motor vehicle crashes, and violence. Alcohol use during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) and other adverse birth outcomes. Community studies estimate that as many as 2% to 5% of first grade students in the US might have an FASD, which include physical, behavioral, or learning impairments. To estimate current prevalences of any alcohol use and binge drinking among pregnant and nonpregnant women aged 18-44 years in the US, CDC analyzed 2011-2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. Here, Tan et al discuss the results of CDC's analysis.
ISSN:0149-2195
1545-861X