Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in 4 US Communities

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Authors

Philip A. May · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Christina Chambers · Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Wendy O. Kalberg · University of New Mexico

Jennifer A. Zellner · University of California, San Diego

Haruna S. Feldman · University of California, San Diego

David Buckley · University of New Mexico

David Kopald

Abstract

Estimated prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders among first-graders in 4 US communities ranged from 1.1% to 5.0% using a conservative approach. These findings may represent more accurate US prevalence estimates than previous studies but may not be generalizable to all communities.

Topics & Keywords

Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects Homelessness and Social Issues Neonatal Health and Biochemistry

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 319, Issue 5, pp. 474-474

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.21896

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