Table 2. Global Prevalence of FASD Among Children and Youth in the General Population by WHO Region in 2012.
WHO Region | Prevalence Estimate (95% CI) per 1000 Population |
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African Region | 7.8 (5.4-10.7) |
Eastern Mediterranean Region | 0.1 (0.1-0.5) |
European Region | 19.8 (14.1-28.0) |
Region of the Americas | 8.8 (6.4-13.2) |
Southeast Asia Region | 1.4 (0.6-5.3) |
Western Pacific Region | 6.7 (4.5-11.7) |
Globally | 7.7 (4.9-11.7) |
Abbreviations: FASD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; WHO, World Health Organization.