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Patterson, David – Scientific American, 1987
Presents current findings and theories on the causes of Down Syndrome. Reviews research which focused on chromosome 21 and the pathologies associated with it. (ML)
Descriptors: Congenital Impairments, Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Genetics
Peer reviewedRoyer, Terry D.; Barth, Richard P. – Social Work, 1984
Presents documentation of behavioral contributions to fetal and infant damage, disease, and death. Suggestions are made for interventive strategies for social workers to use at the policy, program, and case levels to help improve the outcome of pregnancy. A review of the literature is also included. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Caseworker Approach, Child Welfare, Congenital Impairments, Infant Mortality
Download full textDepartment of the Treasury, Washington, DC. – 1979
This report provides expert opinion on the problems of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and ways to inform the public of teratogenic risk of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. In the absence of firm evidence that moderate drinking of alcoholic beverages leads to FAS and uncertainty concerning the effectiveness of labeling of alcoholic beverages, a…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Congenital Impairments, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Congressional Research Service. – 1984
This report presents background information and statistical data on the problem of infant mortality. Contents include (1) a discussion of the causes of infant mortality; (2) data on infant mortality and low birth weight; and (3) information on federal programs affecting maternal and child health. Data tables depict infant mortality in terms of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Congenital Impairments, Developed Nations, Differences
