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dumblebeez t1_ixs8jkv wrote

Reply to comment by zoiddirk in Pregnant women exposed to alcohol are at a significantly greater risk of developing post-partum depression, meta-analysis shows. by Respawan

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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