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zoiddirk t1_ixs0ubm wrote

"exposed" to alcohol? I hate how all language now is being changed to eliminate responsibility from those perceived as vulnerable.

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dslpharmer t1_ixsn8q4 wrote

Interestingly, in the abstract , the intro, discussion and conclusion say consumed. As does the title.

Results used the accepted term for epidemiology studies. Exposed

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dumblebeez t1_ixs8jkv wrote

They use the term "exposed" because that is how scientists refer to environmental contributions to disease. Alcohol is an "environmental exposure" for PDD.

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zoiddirk t1_ixsi6v4 wrote

Additionally, exposure is commonly used as an involuntary act. Exposure to pollution, exposure to led paint, exposure to asbestos.

This is clearly written to not offend people.

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zoiddirk t1_ixshyto wrote

Consumption is a perfectly acceptable scientific term.

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HeKnee t1_ixs76wb wrote

She didnt get drunk, she was exposed to alcohol!

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