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Smoking and alcohol consumption by Flemish pregnant women, 1966–83

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2008

E. Lodewijckx  and
V. De Groof
E. Lodewijckx
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics, University of Ghent, Belgium
V. De Groof
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology and Social Biology, University of Ghent, Belgium
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Summary

Between 1966 and 1983 the percentage of women who smoked or consumed alcohol during pregnancy increased considerably. Tobacco use was negatively, and alcohol consumption positively, correlated with the mother's level of education. Markedly more adolescents than older women smoked during pregnancy. Beer, wine and liquor consumption were highest among older pregnant women. The majority of women did not alter their smoking and drinking behaviour during their successive pregnancies.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Biosocial Science , Volume 22 , Issue 1 , January 1990 , pp. 43 - 51
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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