AAP News Vol. 2 No. 5 May 1986, p. 3
© 1986 American Academy of Pediatrics
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M.D. finds push to have FAS pamphlets distributed no easy battle

While pediatricians are instrumental in helping victims of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) — children born with heart or kidney problems, disfigured faces, slow growth rates, mental retardation or learning disabilities — for the most part, the help comes too late. When FAS strikes, the child enters the world with a lifelong burden.

Hania W.Ris, M.D., FAAP, wants to help potential FAS victims before it's too late. The best way to do this, according to Dr. Ris, is to teach potential parents — particularly mothers — how to prevent the disorder.