The role of health and human service providers in preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

The role of health and human service providers in preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
ASPE issue brief and ASPE research brief
Author(s):
Seibert, Julie (Julie Hayes), author
Council, Carol L., author
West, Kristina, (Of Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy), author
Ali, Mir M., (Health economist) author
Theis, Elysha, author
Olsted, Kristine Rae, author
Karon, Sarita L., author
Contributor(s):
United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy, issuing body.
Publication:
Washington, D.C. : HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy, January 2022
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders -- prevention & control
Professional Role
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
In-utero alcohol exposure may lead to disruption in fetal development, contributing to a wide range of neurobehavioral outcomes known as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an important public health and social issue and is estimated to affect between 11 and 50 per 1,000 children in the United States. It can include congenital anomalies and may also include a spectrum of physical, mental, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities with lifelong implications. The total lifetime cost of FASD is estimated to be approximately $2 million per affected individual. Because it is preventable, the costs associated with FASD could be reduced with the implementation of effective prevention policies and programs. This brief is based on findings from an environmental scan of peer-reviewed and grey literature and a meeting of nationally recognized FASD experts that ASPE hosted in September 2019 to discuss policies on prevention, identification, and interventions with individuals affected by FASD.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (10 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
9918538383006676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918538383006676