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The international prevalence of prenatal alcohol use obtained via meconium biomarkers: A systematic literature review

“This review assesses both the international prevalence of PAE obtained using meconium biomarkers in general maternity populations and, when feasible, the level of agreement between meconium biomarkers and self-reported PAE.”
- Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research

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Could Early Screening Change the Future of FASD?

 

Anezka Marwa of Columbia University writes, “Early detection of FASD is crucial for effective intervention. Screening processes should be designed to be non-judgmental and seamlessly integrated into routine health checks.”

 

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FASD NPN Spotlight: Women’s Health Nurses and Midwives Collaborate for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy

 FASD United is excited to spotlight each of the organizations that are part of CDC’s National Partner Network (NPN).  This July, we excitedly feature the Women’s Health Nurses and Midwives Collaborate for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy (WHNMCAP).  Three passionate women contributed to discuss the partnership and importance of alcohol-free pregnancies. 

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Alcohol use increases the risk of developing at least 7 types of cancer.

 News and Research from NC's Injury and Prevention Branch!

Alcohol use increases the risk of developing at least 7 types of cancer. All alcoholic beverages, including red and white wine, beer, and liquor, can cause cancer. The more alcohol is consumed, the higher the risk of cancer.

 

More than 20,000 people die from alcohol-related cancers each year in the United States. A recent CDC study found that roughly 16,800 of those deaths could have been prevented if adults who excessively drank alcohol reduced their consumption to 2 drinks or less in a day for men or 1 drink or less in a day for women. However, even lower levels of alcohol use increase the risk for cancer.

 

For more information on alcohol and cancer, please visit CDC’s Alcohol and Cancer webpage.

 

If you are interested in North Carolina data about alcohol-attributable cancer, please contact SubstanceUseData [AT] dhhs [DOT] nc [DOT] gov or reserve some time to chat with one of our epidemiologists here.

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Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Increases Toll-like Receptor Activity in Umbilical Cord Blood at Birth

 

 “The prevalence of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is increasing, with evidence suggesting that PAE is linked to an increased risk of infections. PAE is hypothesized to affect the innate immune system, which identifies pathogens through pattern recognition receptors, of which toll-like receptors (TLRs) are key components.”
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences

 

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Sleep Disturbance in Children with FASD and the Relationship to the Neurodevelopmental Profile

 

 “In this small study, sleep disturbances were frequently reported by carers of children with FASD, independent of the severity of their neurodevelopmental impairments.  Integration of behavioral sleep medicine into management is recommended for all children with FASD.”
- Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

 

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