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fetal alcohol syndrome
Title: fetal alcohol syndrome
Category: Science & Technology
Details: Words: 605 | Pages: 2.6 (approximately 235 words/page)
fetal alcohol syndrome
fetal alcohol syndrome
The 1990s is witnessing the significant impact alcohol-related birth defects are having on our society. These birth defects are caused by maternal use of alcohol during pregnancy which are irreversible, yet preventable. The most severe outcome, fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), to the less easily diagnosed fetal alcohol effects (FAE). The incidence of FAS is estimated at .33 per 1,000 live births. The estimated incidence of FAE is three times that of FAS. With an …showed first 75 words of 605 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 605 total…is no cure for FAS. Beginning at birth, steps can be taken to ensure the newborn is diagnosed, treated for withdrawal symptoms and placed in the hands of a planning team. Children with FAS or FAE have such a variety of both physical and social needs. Hopefully people will become more educated about the consequences of consuming alcohol during a pregnancy, and no more children will have to suffer because of their mother’s ignorance.
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