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Low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and facial shape of children at ages 6 to 8

JAMA Pediatrics

2025-02-10
(Press-News.org) About The Study: Low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure was associated with characteristic changes in the faces of children, which persisted until at least 6 to 8 years of age. A linear association between alcohol exposure levels and facial shape was not supported.

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Evelyne Muggli, MPH, email evi.muggli@mcri.edu.au.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2024.6151)

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[Press-News.org] Low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure and facial shape of children at ages 6 to 8
JAMA Pediatrics