Chunk #5 — 1. INTRODUCTION — 1.3 Prevalence of FASD and the study population

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Maternal alcohol consumption producing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD): quantity, frequency, and timing of drinking.

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This paper focuses on alcohol use data reported by mothers of children with a diagnosis within the FASD continuum. Understanding alcohol use by QFT provides insight into the etiology of FASD in humans, adds to diagnostic rigor, and facilitates intervention and prevention strategies by identifying dangerous: consumption patterns, levels of use, and times for fetal exposure (Kvigne et al., 2003; May, 1995).