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In 2002, the US Congress mandated that the CDC develop diagnostic guidelines for FAS and in 2004 a definition of a term that already had been used by some in the nineties, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) was adopted, [38] > to include FAS as well as other conditions resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure. [139]
FAS disrupts normal development of the fetus, which may cause certain developmental stages to be delayed, skipped, or immaturely developed. [12] Since alcohol elimination is slow in a fetus than in an adult and the fact that they do not have a developed liver to metabolize the alcohol, alcohol levels tend to remain high and stay in the fetus ...
Light pollution is the presence of any unwanted, inappropriate, or excessive artificial lighting. [1] [2] In a descriptive sense, the term light pollution refers to the effects of any poorly implemented lighting sources, during the day or night. Light pollution can be understood not only as a phenomenon resulting from a specific source or kind ...
FASD United (previously the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) is a non-profit public health charitable organization focused on the issue of fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). FASD United was founded in 1990 as the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome to advocate for improved public ...
Increased levels of stress, air & light & noise pollution, and reduced "green" space are all urban-associated environmental effects that are adversely linked to mental health. [3] Though urban areas are often correlated with dirtiness and disease, they are likely to have more access to higher quality health care which can lead to more positive ...
National Geographic Kids (often nicknamed to Nat Geo Kids) is a children's magazine published by National Geographic Partners. [1] In a broad sense, the publication is a version of National Geographic , the publisher's flagship magazine, that is intended for children.
“A Small Light” showcases humanity’s wounds, and what’s at stake if people refuse to stand up to evil. “A Small Light” premieres on Monday, May 1, at 9/8c on National Geographic with ...
Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into the natural environment that cause harm. [1] Pollution can take the form of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or energy (such as radioactivity, heat, sound, or light). Pollutants, the components of pollution, can be either foreign substances/energies or naturally occurring contaminants.