Race is a social construct, commonly used in epidemiologic research to adjust for
confounding. However, adjustment of race may mask racial disparities thereby perpetuating …

Cannabis, the most commonly used recreational drug, is illicit in many areas of the world.
With increasing decriminalization and legalization, cannabis use is increasing in the United …

The prevalence of substance use globally is rising and is highest among men of
reproductive age. In Africa, and South and Central America, cannabis use disorder is most …

There is growing literature indicating that optimal preconception health is associated with
improved reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric outcomes. Given that preconception care is …

Background The metabolic changes that ultimately lead to gestational diabetes mellitus
(GDM) likely begin before pregnancy. Cannabis use might increase the risk of GDM by …

Objective To investigate the association between prenatal cannabis use and perinatal
outcomes using longitudinal data from pregnant individuals. Study design This secondary …

Diet and lifestyle interventions present promising avenues for the improvements of male
fertility. Our objective was to review and synthesize the existing observational and …

This book focuses on the impact of social stigma on adolescents who are at high risk of teen
pregnancy. It describes and discusses personal and social factors that predispose them to …

Background Missing data are common in observational studies and often occur in several of
the variables required when estimating a causal effect, ie the exposure, outcome and/or …

Substance use disorders disproportionally affect adolescents and young adults, and are
especially concerning among pregnant adolescents. Teens who have substance abuse …