Hundreds of Thousands of US Infants Every Year Pay the Consequences of Prenatal Exposure to Drugs, a Growing Crisis Particularly in Rural America

The Conversation

Feb 27, 2024

Commentary on the growing prenatal substance exposure crisis in West Virginia. Discusses rural specific challenges, as well as access to healthcare issues and social determinants of health measures. Cites research on infant outcomes following exposure to various substances. Highlights Project WATCH, a referral system connecting families to services in West Virginia.

Access · Children and youth · Health conditions · Human services · Maternal health and prenatal care · Social determinants of health · Statistics and data · Substance use and misuse · West Virginia