CONSEQUENCES OF PRENATAL MATERNAL ALCOHOL EXPOSURE INCLUDING THE FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

1. 1. Some recent findings on fetal alcohol effects are presented under the headings of introduction, classification - clinical signs and symptoms, epidemiology, etiology - possible pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, management, discussion and conclusions. 2. 2. The present level of knowledge suggests that the toxic effects of alcohol on the fetus may be a health hazard of significant proportion and that further clinical investigation and basic science research studies are indicated. © 1981.