Monday, December 10, 2018

Study estimates economic cost of FASD in children, adults


Researchers found that the average annual economic cost per patient reached nearly $23,000 for youths and $24,000 for adults with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, which is higher than the average yearly costs for those with diabetes or autism spectrum disorder. The findings in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, based on an analysis of 32 studies from four countries, including the US, should prompt the development of effective measures to curb FASD, according to an accompanying editorial.     HealthDay News

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