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South Africa Focuses on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which affects the babies of mothers who drink alcohol during pregnancy, is considered by international health authorities as the most preventable cause of mental retardation and neurological damage. And in South Africa, with one of the highest rates of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in the world, civic groups and families are teaming up to prevent it and provide a better future for its victims. Correspondent Scott Bobb reports from Cape Town

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South Africa Focuses on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

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    lol

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  • This is so sad. ...

    This is so sad. Because of the mother's selfishness, the child suffers life long. I just wish people would think more about the consequences of what they are doing.

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    I think that Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is way under reported. Keep in mind that it is not the same for everyone. When I was born I was a big baby. About 10 pounds. But I had a learning disability and serous behavioral problems in school. My biological mother was a sever alcoholic. She gave birth to 4 boys. Only one is anything close to normal.

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