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Fetal alcohol syndrome disorders: experience on the field. The Lazio study preliminary report.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16801726     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In Italy, little is known about the problems related to alcohol drinking during pregnancy. In this paper, the Italian literature about this subject is briefly reviewed. This first Italian experience of a field study, aimed to the assessment of the prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in an area in the Rome province (Lazio region) is reported. This in-field study was performed in the school years 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 in cooperation with American researchers, most from University of New Mexico (Albuquerque), and Italian researchers from University "la Sapienza" of Rome. First grade children (n(o) = 1,086) of primary school were contacted to enter in the in-school study for the detection of FAS and FASD and were examined by the experts team of clinicians, pediatrics, psychologists. Preliminary consideration and the implications of this study for FASD prevention are discussed.
Authors:
Daniela Fiorentino; Giovanna Coriale; Primavera Alessandra Spagnolo; Adele Prastaro; Maria Luisa Attilia; Rosanna Mancinelli; Mauro Ceccanti
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanità     Volume:  42     ISSN:  0021-2571     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann. Ist. Super. Sanita     Publication Date:  2006  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-06-27     Completed Date:  2006-10-12     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7502520     Medline TA:  Ann Ist Super Sanita     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  53-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Centro di Riferimento Alcologico Regione Lazio, Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica, Universita degli Studi La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Child
Female
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / epidemiology*,  prevention & control
Humans
Italy / epidemiology
Pregnancy
Rome / epidemiology

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