Prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Greater Manchester, UK: An active case ascertainment study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite high levels of prenatal alcohol exposure in the UK, evidence on the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) is lacking. This paper reports on FASD prevalence in a small sample of children in primary school.

Methods

A 2-phase active case ascertainment study was conducted in 3 mainstream primary schools in Greater Manchester, UK. Schools were located in areas that ranged from relatively deprived to relatively affluent. Initial screening of children aged 8-9 years used prespecified criteria for elevated FASD risk (small for age; special educational needs; currently/previously in care; significant social/emotional/mental health symptoms). Screen-positive children were invited for detailed ascertainment of FASD using gold standard measures that in

SUBMITTER: McCarthy R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292152 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature