While Dr. Astley, a longtime expert in the field, said she admired the researchers’ hard work, she said the reliability of the study’s numbers was hampered by several factors. “If we could generate accurate estimates of FASD, we’d all benefit,” Dr. Astley said. Of 2,962 children evaluated, the researchers identified 222 with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Dr. Recently health authorities in the United States have sharpened warnings about alcohol in pregnancy. And alcohol doesn’t impact every fetus in the same way.”Dr. Popova said she hoped the new study would make people pay attention.

Source: New York Times February 06, 2018 16:00 UTC