Epidemiology of FASDs

Epidemiology of FASDs

Clift-Matthews, V. (2008) Alcohol in Pregnancy: What is a safe amount? British Journal of Midwifery 16(4), 208-208.

Eriksson, U.J. (2007) Fetal ethanol exposure during pregnancy: How big is the problem and how do we fix it? Acta Paediatrica, 96(11), 1557-1559.
Abstract: The author identifies the following as a key issue: How much does the occurrence and severity of FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) or FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) in the child affect the life of that child, as well as the whole family? The author states that we need to understand the nature and magnitude of the FAS/FASD influence on the child and its environment. We therefore need knowledge of the FAS/FASD psychological and biological effects on the child, and we need knowledge of the actual occurrence of FAS/FASD in the community, now and in the future.

Floyd, R.L., Sobell, M., Valasquez, M.M., Ingersoll, K., Nettleman, M., Sobell, L., Dolan Mullen, P., Ceperich, S., von Sternberg, K., Bolton, B., Skarnness, B., & Nagaraja, J. (2007) Preventing Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancies: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine 32(1), 1-10 doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2006.08.028

Kvigne, V.L., Leonardson, G.R., Borzelleca, J., & Welty, T.K. (2008). Characteristics of Grandmothers who have Grandchildren with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Incomplete Fetal Alcohol Sydrome. Maternal & Child Health Journal 12 (6), 760-765.

Kvigne, V.L., Leonardson, G.R., Borzelleca, J., Brock, E., Neff-Smith, M., & Welty, T.K. (2008) Alcohol use, injuries, and prenatal visits during three successive pregnancies among American Indian women on the Northern Plains who have children with fetal alcohol syndrome or incomplete fetal alcohol syndrome. Maternal and Child Health Journal 12, Suppl. 1, S37-S45.

Tsai, J., Floyd R.L., Green, P.P., & Boyle, C.A. (2007) Patterns and average volume of alcohol use among women of childbearing age. Maternal Child Health Journal 11(5), 437-445.

Fast, DK, Conry, J., & Loock, CA (1999). Identifying FAS among youth in the criminal justice system.  Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, 20, (5), 370-372