Associations between State Alcohol Policy Environment and infant and maternal outcomes: a retrospective cohort study

Key Points

• Infant and maternal outcomes vary significantly based on state alcohol policy environments, highlighting a critical link in public health.
• Key evidence shows that varying alcohol policies impact maternal and infant health metrics across diverse states.
• Retrospective cohort analysis across multiple states revealed complex interactions between alcohol policy and health outcomes.
• Findings support the need for tailored alcohol policies, as they could potentially improve maternal and infant health outcomes.