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FAS

Subj: fas essay
Date: 11/14/2003 3:51:04 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: FORBIDDENPUNK

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Our country is witnessing the significant impact alcohol-related birth
defects are having on our society. These birth defects are caused by maternal use
of alcohol during pregnancy which are irreversible, yet preventable. According to
The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
is the name given to a group of physical and mental birth defects that are the direct
result of a woman's drinking during pregnancy." It impacts the family, education
system, health system and social services in general, as well as individual losses.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is considered the most common known cause of mental
retardation in the Western World. There is no known cure for this disorder. Fetal
Alcohol Syndrome is the only cause of birth defects that are totally one hundred
percent preventable. Through education and interv...

Posted by: Jessica Linton

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