22 jan. 2008

Fetal alcohol syndrome a big problem in Alaska

Fetal alcohol syndrome a big problem in Alaska
The Associated Press
Published: January 29, 2007 Last Modified: January 29, 2007

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -
Alaska has one of the highest fetal alcohol spectrum disorder rates in the country, according to the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services. Recent studies show 140 children in 10,000 are born with FASD in Alaska. More than 16 in 10,000 are born in Alaska with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the more serious of the disorders.

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