Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Prevalence rates in South Africa
| Autor: | Leopold M. G. Curfs, Leana Olivier, Denis Viljoen |
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| Přispěvatelé: | RS: GROW - R4 - Reproductive and Perinatal Medicine, Complexe Genetica, MUMC+: DA KG Polikliniek (9), Genetica & Celbiologie, RS: CAPHRI School for Public Health and Primary Care, RS: CAPHRI - R2 - Creating Value-Based Health Care |
| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
Alcohol Drinking Psychological intervention Prevalence Fetal alcohol syndrome Interviews as Topic South Africa 03 medical and health sciences Child Development 0302 clinical medicine Pregnancy Environmental health medicine Humans Mass Screening 030212 general & internal medicine Child Psychiatry reproductive and urinary physiology Anthropometry business.industry Public health General Medicine medicine.disease female genital diseases and pregnancy complications Disorders prevalence Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Structured interview Female business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Samj South African Medical Journal, 106(6), S103-S106. South African Medical Association |
| ISSN: | 0256-9574 |
| Popis: | Background. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is an under-diagnosed condition in South Africa (SA). Fetal alcohol syndrome and FASD community prevalence studies were undertaken in 17 towns in three of the nine provinces in SA. Objective. The objective for all the studies was to determine the FASD prevalence rates by assessing the grade 1 learners in all the studies, using international FASD diagnostic criteria. Methods. The same methodology was used for all the studies in Gauteng, Western and Northern Cape provinces. Consenting grade 1 learners received anthropometric screening, clinical examinations and neurodevelopmental assessments. Structured interviews were used to assess maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Results. Reported prevalence rates ranged from 29 to 290 per 1 000 live births. Conclusion. FASD rates from studies conducted in SA are among the highest worldwide. FASD affects all communities in SA and is therefore a major public health concern in SA. Multidisciplinary and intersectoral interventions are urgently required to raise awareness about the dangers of prenatal alcohol exposure and the devastating effect of FASD on the lives of children, families and communities. |
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