Moore Eileen M, Riley Edward P
Center for Behavioral Teratology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92120.
Curr Dev Disord Rep. 2015 Sep;2(3):219-227. doi: 10.1007/s40474-015-0053-7. Epub 2015 Jun 24.
The range of structural abnormalities and functional deficits caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) are referred to as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). The disabilities associated with FASDs are said to be lifelong, but we know relatively little regarding outcomes beyond childhood and adolescence. Many of physical, brain, and neurobehavioral features that are present in children with FASDs will endure to adulthood. However, some features may diminish or change over time. Furthermore, secondary disabilities, such as school drop outs, trouble with the law, and substance/alcohol abuse problems are common in young adults with FASDs. The health consequences associated with PAE in the human adult are unknown, but animal models suggest that they may be more susceptible to chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, immune dysfunction, and cancer. More research is needed to understand the lasting effects of PAE on adults and the developmental trajectories of FASDs.
产前酒精暴露(PAE)所导致的一系列结构异常和功能缺陷被称为胎儿酒精谱系障碍(FASDs)。据说与FASDs相关的残疾是终身的,但我们对儿童期和青春期之后的结果了解相对较少。FASDs儿童所具有的许多身体、大脑和神经行为特征会持续到成年期。然而,一些特征可能会随着时间的推移而减弱或改变。此外,继发性残疾,如辍学、触犯法律以及药物/酒精滥用问题,在患有FASDs的年轻人中很常见。PAE对成年人类的健康影响尚不清楚,但动物模型表明,他们可能更容易患慢性疾病,如高血压、糖尿病、免疫功能障碍和癌症。需要更多的研究来了解PAE对成年人的长期影响以及FASDs的发展轨迹。