HealthDay (11/25, Murez) reported, “Researchers have found that nearly 3% of pregnancies in the United States were exposed to addictive opioid drugs,” according to results “from an analysis of data from 21,905 pregnant women in what’s dubbed the ECHO program (Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes).” The analysis “found opioid use in pregnancy was more prevalent in white individuals,” and use “was also more common in women with a history of depression and multiple substance use.” These resultswere published in the Journal of Women’s Health.
Related Links:
— “Nearly 3% of pregnancies in U.S. exposed to opioids “Cara Murez, HealthDay, November 25, 2022