Genetic variation and alcohol intake during pregnancy
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The project aims to find reasons for alcohol consumption during pregnancy by using molecular genetic methods.
Summary
The project aims to find reasons for alcohol consumption during pregnancy by using molecular genetic methods
Abstract
The project aims to find reasons for alcohol consumption during pregnancy by using molecular genetic methods. We believe that underlying genetic predispositions may be contributing, and that they are particularly prominent in this situation. In addition, personality and socio-economic situation may be contributing factors. If we find specific genes and biological mechanisms for alcohol intake during pregnancy, it may be important to understand other forms of alcohol use as well, including addictive states.
Data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Study (MoBa) will be used, based on the genotyped samples in MoBa Genetics at any given time, and the set of variables from the questionnaires that can shed light on the study.
Project leader
Per Minor Magnus, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Project participants
Jørg Gustav Mørland, Health Data and Digitalisation, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Ronny Myhre, Genetics and Bioinformatics, Norwegian Institute of Public Health
About the project
Start
30.06.2019
End
31.12.2026
Status
Active
Approvals
Regional committees for medical and health research ethics
Project owner/ Project manager
Norwegian Institute of Public Health