Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Israel.

摘要: BACKGROUND Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder is a range of disabilities caused by gestational exposure to alcohol. FASD the leading cause preventable mental retardation and developmental disability in United States, with an incidence 1-10 per 1000 live births. Israel has yet be examined systematically. OBJECTIVES To evaluate professionals' experience, awareness knowledge their maternal consumption alcohol, collect epidemiological data on syndrome Israel. METHODS A short questionnaire was sent all 43 program directors genetic institutes (n = 14) child centers 29). Four questions related experience FASD. The survey included from 17 hospitals two main health management organizations within public care system. RESULTS response rate 98% 42). total 38.1% respondents reported having diagnosed at least one case fewer than 10% stated that regarding among physicians adequate. Developmental pediatricians were more likely have as compared geneticists. During period 1998-2007 diagnosis appeared records only 4 patients number same six HMO CONCLUSIONS Despite accumulated many countries increase Israel, its potential damage limited. Educational programs physician should accompany publicity campaigns warning dangers associated during pregnancy.