Journal article
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Abstract
Alcohol is a physical and behavioural teratogen. Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a common yet under-recognized condition resulting from maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. While preventable, FAS is also disabling.Although FAS is found in all socioeconomic groups in Canada, it has been observed at high prevalence in select First Nations and Inuit communities in Canada.This statement addresses FAS prevention, diagnosis, early …
Authors
Committee NAIH; Society CP; Nations IAMHCF
Journal
Paediatrics & Child Health, Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 161–174
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
March 1, 2002
DOI
10.1093/pch/7.3.161
ISSN
1205-7088