Women of childbearing age should be 'prevented' from drinking alcohol - WHO

The WHO's Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030 states that "appropriate attention" should be given to preventing drinking among women between 18 and 50 years of age.

Women "of child-bearing age" should be prevented from drinking alcohol, according to the latest advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The WHO's Global Alcohol Action Plan 2022-2030 states that "appropriate attention" should be given to preventing drinking among women between 18 and 50 years of age.