Signs/Side effects
What is the main side effect of a child born with FAS?
Deformity in face/limbs
What could a mother do to prevent FAS before it even starts?
Don't drink alcohol if you know you might be pregnant
In the United States, which two states have the highest alcohol use among women?
A. Minnesota & Wisconsin
B. Texas & Georgia
C. Nevada & Florida
A. Minnesota & Wisconsin
What could be a sign of FAS? (2 Answers)
A. IQ levels B. Being short C. Sleeping problems
A. IQ levels and C. Sleeping problems
What are some medical specialists that diagnose children with FAS?
A. Dermatologist B. Neurologist C. Orthodontist
B. Neurologists
When did binge drinking increase among pregnant women?
A. 2019-2022 B. 2004-2013 C. 2011-2018
C. 2011-2018
True or False: FAS is a long-term disease
True, FAS affects the childs brain development causing it to develop slower
What could the mother do once her baby has been diagnosed with FAS while in the womb?
A. Relaxation therapy B. Keep drinking C. Nothing
A. Relaxation therapy
Out of 80% of pregnant women, how many of them reported drinking?
A. 40% B. 16% C. 29%
B. 16%
True or False: A childs speech can be delayed after being born with FAS
True, brain defects can cause a delay in speech and other developmental aspects due to alcohol's effect on the brain
Can FAS be cured permanently?
No, FAS can only be prevented and treated when there is a diagnosis
What is the average lifetime cost for one individuals care with FAS?
In 2002 it averaged up to 2 million dollars for a lifetime of care, but this does not include other kinds of FASDs
True or False: FAS is passed down from generation to generation
False, FAS is caused by the mother drinking while pregnant and cannot be passed down from that child to their future child
How can a mother help their child that is born with FAS?
A. Surgery B. Therapy C. Can't do anything
B. Therapy
How many babies out of 1,000 live births in the U.S. are born with FAS?
1 out of 1,000 infants are born and diagnosed with FAS