This survey depicts alcohol use among pregnant and nonpregnant women in the United States by level of education, in the period between 2011 and 2013. Some 13 percent of pregnant women with a college degree consumed alcohol within that period.
Use of alcohol by pregnant and nonpregnant women in the U.S. between 2011 and 2013, by level of education
pregnant women (8,383); nonpregnant women (198,098)
Age group
18-44 years
Method of interview
Telephone interview
Supplementary notes
Alcohol use is defined as having at least one drink of any alcoholic beverage in the past 30 days. Binge drinking is defined for women as having had four or more drinks on an occasion in the past 30 days.
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