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In a previous study we noted a higher incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome (F7AS) in blacks, vs. Hispanics. We new compared the incidence of familial FAS and alcohol-related effects (ARE) in black, (group I) and Hispanic (group II) patients, ranging in age from 1 day to 20 years. The average age of mothers at first visit was slightly higher in group II (31 vs. 28.6 in group I). The amount of alcohol abused during pregnancy (≥ 3 oz of absolute alcohol/day), average duration of alcohol abuse and socio-economic background (on public assistance, unwed mothers) were similar in both groups. Group I comprised 16 families with 39 children, 16 females and 23 males. Eleven families had 2 afflicted children, 4 families had 3 and one family had 5 afflicted children. FAS was diagnosed in 25 patients and ARE in 14. Group II comprised 7 families with 17 children, 10 females and 7 males. Five families had 2 afflicted children, one family had 3 and 1 family 4 afflicted children. FAS was found in 13 patients and ARE in 4. Though our clinic population is 65% Hispanic, familial FAS was significantly more frequent in blacks (P < .01). We conclude that for yet unexplained reasons single and multiple cases of FAS are more frequent in black than in Hispanic families.
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Losub, S., Fuchs, M., Bingol, N. et al. 549 FAMILIAL FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDBOME INCIDENCE IN BLACKS AND HISPANICS. Pediatr Res 19, 202 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-00579
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