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Relationships between state-level general population alcohol policies and birth outcomes: Results from 1972–2019 vital statistics

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  • Meenakshi S Subbaraman
  • Nancy F Berglas
  • William C Kerr
  • Sarah C M Roberts

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Background: Research has found that policies that single out pregnant people’s alcohol consumption are mostly ineffective. Identifying alternative approaches – for example, general population alcohol policies – that can reduce adverse effects of pregnant people’s alcohol consumption is essential. Here, we examine how U.S. state-level alcohol policies regarding grocery store and gas station sales, Sunday sales, Blood Alcohol Concentration limits for driving, and government monopolies relate to birth outcomes. Methods: Outcome data came from the 1972–2019 U.S. Vital Statistics System birth certificates (N = 160,538,939 live singleton births). Primary outcomes were low birthweight (

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  • Meenakshi S Subbaraman & Nancy F Berglas & William C Kerr & Sarah C M Roberts, 2025. "Relationships between state-level general population alcohol policies and birth outcomes: Results from 1972–2019 vital statistics," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 20(8), pages 1-12, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0327559
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0327559
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