Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is substantially more prevalent for people in five vulnerable groups including children in care, Indigenous populations and people in prison, according to a global study by Canadian researchers. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known as FASD, is a disabling condition in children caused by the mother’s consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. Worldwide, the study says nearly one in 10 women in the general population drink some alcohol during pregnancy. By not consuming alcohol during pregnancy or while planning to get pregnant, you avoid the risk of your child developing FASD,” she said. The researchers conducted a systematic literature review, seeking all published studies that contain meta-analysis of original, quantitative studies on FASD published in the past 45 years around the world.

Source: National Post April 30, 2019 03:56 UTC