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Feb 2 • 21:22 UTC • 🇦🇺 Australia • ABC News AU

More pregnant women drinking in one of Australia's largest regional cities

Townsville health authorities reported a concerning increase in alcohol consumption among pregnant women, rising from 8.2% in 2023 to 20% last year, potentially linked to recent natural disasters.

#pregnancy #drinking #townsville #health #natural disasters

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