What is the incidence of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Varies: There is fetal alcohol syn. Fas and fetal alc. Spectrum disorder fasd. The later is more incompassing of risks to the fetus when mother drinks. Rates vary by country and ethnicity. Fas incidence is listed in us, 0.5-2/1000 live births. American indians, 9.8/1000 lb. So. Africa, as high as 38/1000 lb.

Depends on usage: Fetal alcohol syndrome incidence is falling. In general population it is about1 per 1000 births, however in heavy drinkers it is about 5%. Incidence increases in low socioeconomic population, inner city poverty stricken areas, among african americans and native americans.