Question - What is the reported prevalence of consumption of alcohol beverages and binge drinking among pregnant woman?
Answer- According to the cited article, “Analysis of 2015–2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data found that 11.5% of pregnant women reported current drinking, and 3.9% reported binge drinking during the past 30 days. Women who were not married were more likely to drink alcohol and binge drink during pregnancy than were married women.” (Denny CH et al. Consumption of Alcohol Beverages and Binge Drinking Among Pregnant Women Aged 18–44 Years — United States, 2015–2017. MMWR April 26, 2019 68(16): 365-368)
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