Evaluation of Brain Alterations and Behavior in Children With Low Levels of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

High levels of prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are associated with widespread behavioral and cognitive problems as well as structural alterations of the brain. However, it remains unclear whether low levels of PAE affect brain structure and function, and prior studies generally have not had well-matched control populations (eg, for sociodemographic variables).

Objective

To compare structural brain alterations and behavioral changes in children with lower levels of PAE with those of well-matched controls with no PAE.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cross-sectional study, participants were selected from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study. Children with PAE were compared with controls matched for age, sex, family income, maternal educat

SUBMITTER: Long X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8984786 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature