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Isn Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) only a problem for some racial or economic groups?

April 26, 2017alcohol Economic FAS Fetal groups problem racial SYNDROME

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Isn Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) only a problem for some racial or economic groups?

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No. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is caused by a woman drinking alcohol during pregnancy. FAS affects every segment of the population, including all racial groups and economic classes. While studies indicate that there are higher rates of FAS in certain populations, it is not solely the race or economics of the group that accounts for this difference. Social, economic and environmental factors all contribute to the higher rates in some populations.