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Fetal alcohol syndrome: implications to family and society in Australia
Author(s) -
WALPOLE IAN R.,
HOCKEY ATHEL
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
journal of paediatrics and child health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.631
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1440-1754
pISSN - 1034-4810
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1980.tb01272.x
Subject(s) - medicine , fetal alcohol syndrome , alcohol consumption , fetus , binge drinking , gestation , pregnancy , environmental health , psychiatry , alcohol , poison control , human factors and ergonomics , genetics , biochemistry , chemistry , biology
Aspects of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) not previously emphasized are illustrated by seven new cases, two of whom are aboriginal patients. The diagnostic and social importance of seeking further affected family members, and the influence of associated adverse factors are discussed. The concept of a critical period In gestation, or “binge” susceptibility of the fetus and a spectrum of FAS presentations are described. An increasing prevalence of FAS may be expected with current alcohol consumption trends In Australian females. A possible plan of management of “at‐risk” mothers is briefly outlined.