| Fetal alcohol syndrome disorders: experience on the field. The Lazio study preliminary report. | |
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PMID: 16801726 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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. |
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Authors:
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Daniela Fiorentino; Giovanna Coriale; Primavera Alessandra Spagnolo; Adele Prastaro; Maria Luisa Attilia; Rosanna Mancinelli; Mauro Ceccanti |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annali dell'Istituto superiore di sanità Volume: 42 ISSN: 0021-2571 ISO Abbreviation: Ann. Ist. Super. Sanita Publication Date: 2006 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-06-27 Completed Date: 2006-10-12 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502520 Medline TA: Ann Ist Super Sanita Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 53-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Centro di Riferimento Alcologico Regione Lazio, Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica, Universita degli Studi La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. |
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Adult Child Female Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / epidemiology*, prevention & control Humans Italy / epidemiology Pregnancy Rome / epidemiology |
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