DRINKING AMONGST PREGNANT WOMEN: SOME INITIAL RESULTS FROM A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

A review is presented of the characteristics of the foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It is noted that in its most extreme form the FAS encompasses both physical and mental abnormalities. Some of the initial results are briefly presented from the first two phases of a Scottish prospective study. This r...

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Published in:Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford) 1984, Vol.19 (2), p.153-157
Main Author: Plant, M L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alcohol Drinking
Alcoholism - epidemiology
Alcoholism - prevention & control
Female
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - diagnosis
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - physiopathology
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - psychology
Health Education
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - epidemiology
Prospective Studies
Risk
Scotland
Smoking
Substance-Related Disorders - epidemiology
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Summary:A review is presented of the characteristics of the foetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). It is noted that in its most extreme form the FAS encompasses both physical and mental abnormalities. Some of the initial results are briefly presented from the first two phases of a Scottish prospective study. This relates to the patterns of alcohol use and misuse of 1008 pregnant women. These data indicate that self-reported alcohol consumption was slightly but significantly correlated with previous obstetric problems. In addition, a minority of the study group, due to their levels of alcohol consumption, may run an increased risk of giving birth to abnormal offspring. It is concluded that on the basis of current evidence those planning or experiencing pregnancy should be advised not to drink.
ISSN:0735-0414
1464-3502
1464-3502
DOI:10.1093/oxfordjournals.alcalc.a044421