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WHO Did Not Ban Women of Childbearing Age from Drinking Alcohol

Adam WarnerAdam Warner
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6th July 2021
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3:17 pm
6th July 2021
WHO Did Not Ban Women of Childbearing Age from Drinking Alcohol
Prevention of drinking and a ban are different beasts (Getty Images).

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The WHO released its “Global alcohol action plan 2022-2030” report on June 15, 2021. Several media outlets and social media users claimed that the WHO advocates for a ban on drinking among women between the ages of 18 and 50.

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