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Women and Pregnancy
Most countries' national health guidelines suggest that women should not consume any alcohol while pregnant. Otherwise, there can be consequences, especially when excessive amounts of alcohol beverages are consumed during pregnancy.
Industry Campaigns
- Many campaigns highlight the consequences of alcohol beverage consumption during pregnancy.
Other Campaigns
- Community advocacy groups, governmental organisations, and other groups have developed information pertaining to drinking while pregnant.
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Featured Initiative
Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
Sponsor: SABMiller, South Africa
- A programme that focuses on particular communities to educate them about the risks of drinking while pregnant.
- An independent study found that participants of this programme had significantly increased their knowledge of alcohol abuse.
For more information see the website.
Further Resources
Useful Approaches for this topic.
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