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| Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a set of birth defects caused by heavy consumption of alcohol during pregnancy. Children with this condition typically have a misproportioned head, facial deformities, mental retardation, and behavioral problems. FAS is the leading known cause of mental retardation in the Western Hemisphere. | ||||||
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| Mental Retardation; Development, Child; Alcoholism; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | ||||||
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