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International Journal of Epidemiology 2009 38(1):140-142; doi:10.1093/ije/dyn370
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Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the International Epidemiological Association © The Author 2009; all rights reserved.

Commentary: Light drinking in pregnancy: can a glass or two hurt?

Kapil Sayal

Section of Developmental Psychiatry, University of Nottingham, Section of Developmental Psychiatry, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK.

E-mail: Kapil.Sayal@nottingham.ac.uk

Accepted 16 December 2008

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High levels of alcohol consumption in pregnancy are known to be associated with later childhood cognitive, developmental and behavioural problems. Possible risks associated with low levels of drinking are less clearly established.1 Conflicting research findings in this area are likely to reflect a range of methodological factors including the classification, measurement and level of exposure investigated; the nature and size of the sample; the range and measurement of confounding factors that have been considered; and the timing and measurement of outcomes.2 A recent systematic review has recommended the need for population-based cohort studies that further . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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