Prevalence and characteristics of adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in corrections: a Canadian case ascertainment study
Abstract Background Individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) experience a range of cognitive, affective, and physical deficits following prenatal alcohol exposure. They are thought to be overrepresented in criminal justice settings. However, limited evidence is available to inform pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6292-x |