A review of experimental evidences that could warn of possible dangers of alcohol consumption by pregnant mothers.

J.D. Chaudhuri

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2000

Abstract

Most of the features of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) have been replicated in experimental models. They provide an insight into the effects of alcohol on the developing embryo, however, satisfactory explanations for these effects are still not available. Certain maternal characteristics of children with FAS have been identified. However, it is not absolute as at times the most unlikely women are susceptible to problems of maternal alcoholism. The levels of awareness of FAS among the general public and health workers are inadequate. Measures need to be taken to remedy this condition.

Keywords

Alcoholism/diagnosis, Alcoholism/epidemiology

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Indian journal of medical sciences

Volume

54

Issue

12

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