FAS Risk Factors
Only seen in mothers that drink!
Increased risk with age and parity
Genetic factors suggested in twins
While from ‘85-’88 there was decline in mothers that drank (32% - 20%), there was no decline in
- less well educated, smokers, unmarried, ញ age
>=2 drinks/day considered at substantial risk (in 1988 -- 1.7 of 52M women aged 18-44 drank at this level)
>=3 drinks/day prior to recognition imparts significant risk
>=1.6 drinks/day lead to neurobehavioral symptoms
Heavy drinking more harmful than steady drink at particular times