Prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Greater Manchester, UK: An active case ascertainment study

@NimatGray @DrAnnieHickox @Adeleart3 “The crude prevalence rate of FASD in these schools was 1.8% (95% CI: 1.0%, 3.4%) and when including possible cases was 3.6% (2.1%, 6.3%).” https://t.co/kfR3bB8WLq

@DudeAdhd @PerinatalBirder It's difficult to know for sure because prevalence is likely significantly underestimated. https://t.co/el4IWs2iTL

.. the common misconception that #FASD is too much of a sensitive subject to screen for in the general population or that parents will be too distressed by the news that their child may have #FASD. You can read more about our wider prevalence study here…

RT @FasdSalford: Although this suggests ~1000 per yr affected in GM, only a fraction of these individuals are diagnosed. [A freedom of info…