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Do alcohol industry-funded organisations act to correct misinformation? A qualitative study of pregnancy and infant health content following independent analysis
September 12, 2026
Inaccurate and misleading information remains present on 7 industry-funded charity and non-profit company websites, that had been identified for containing misinformation on the effects of alcohol on pregnancy and infant health.
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