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alcohol-related birth defects  

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  • Alcohol use during pregnancy is one of the leading preventable causes of birth defects in the United States. Despite the commonly known risk factors, 14% to 22% of women continue to consume alcohol during pregnancy. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Alcohol-Related Birth Defects]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-S07B1NJK-8

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