Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: is it something we should be more aware of?

J R Coll Physicians Edinb. 2012 Jun;42(2):143-50. doi: 10.4997/JRCPE.2012.212.

Abstract

This review is based in part on Dr Mukherjee's lecture at the RCPE Mental Health Needs of Children and Young People Symposium held in Edinburgh on 29 September 2011.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alcohol Drinking / adverse effects*
  • Ethanol / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders* / diagnosis
  • Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders* / psychology
  • Fetal Development / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications*
  • Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects*

Substances

  • Ethanol