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\nA Serious, Under-Recognized Problem Among Women and Girls
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\nNearly 14 million US women binge drink about 3 times a month.
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\nWomen average 6 drinks per binge.
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\n1 in 5 high school girls binge drink.
\nBinge drinking is a dangerous behavior but is not widely recognized as a women\u2019s health problem. Drinking too much \u2013 including binge drinking* \u2013 results in about 23,000 deaths in women and girls each year. Binge drinking increases the chances of breast cancer, heart disease, sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, and many other health problems. Drinking during pregnancy can lead to sudden infant death syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
\nAbout 1 in 8 women aged 18 years and older and 1 in 5 high school girls binge drink. Women who binge drink do so frequently \u2013 about 3 times a month \u2013 and have about 6 drinks per binge. There are effective actions communities can take to prevent binge drinking among women and girls.
\n*Binge drinking for women is defined as consuming 4 ormore alcohol drinks (beer, wine, or liquor) on an occasion.
\n \nDrinking too much can seriously affect the health of women and girls.
\nDrinking is influenced by your community and your relationships.
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\nThe Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Guide)External recommends effective policies to prevent binge drinking.
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