What are fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and fragile X syndrome?
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FASD: abnormalities from prenatal alcohol; Fragile X: genetic disorder, X chromosome.
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of physical and mental abnormalities caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited developmental disorder, caused by a mutation on the X chromosome.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are a group of physical and mental abnormalities caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited developmental disorder, caused by a mutation on the X chromosome.
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FASD includes disorders such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), and is preventable. Fragile X affects more males than females and is linked to learning disabilities and behavioral challenges.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming FASD only refers to physical deformities; it also involves neurobehavioral issues. In Fragile X, it’s incorrect to think symptoms are identical for everyone affected.
Sources
- About Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) - CDC - cdc.gov
- Fragile X syndrome - Better Health Channel - betterhealth.vic.gov.au
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