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This research aims to estimate the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in high-income countries and examine the relationship between alcohol consumption levels and patterns during pregnancy and FASD.

May 7, 2026Archives of Disease in ChildhoodOpen Access

Prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and its relationship with levels and patterns of alcohol consumption: a scoping review

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This research aims to estimate the prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in high-income countries and examine the relationship between alcohol consumption levels and patterns during pregnancy and FASD.
Conducted two scoping reviews of observational studies
Searched multiple databases including Medline and EMBASE until June 2024
Extracted data on study design and alcohol consumption methods from identified studies
Identified 41 relevant studies primarily from the Americas (n=15) with most having a cross-sectional design (n=26)
Prevalence estimates ranged from 5.8 to 170,000 per 1,000,000 population
Highest odds ratio (OR) for FASD was 61 for any alcohol intake compared to no intake, while the lowest was 1.8 for 1-1.9 drinks per day

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Scoping review reveals varied prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and its links to alcohol use during pregnancy.

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Castro-Ávila et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fc2c1f8b49bacb8b347c86 https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2025-329287

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Prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and its relationship with levels and patterns of alcohol consumption: a scoping review

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