Comorbidity of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is related to many comorbidities because of the permanent effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on the fetus. We aimed to identify the comorbid conditions that co-occur in individuals with FASD and estimate the pooled prevalence of comorbid conditions occurring in individuals with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Methods: We did a systematic literature search of studies reporting on the comorbidity and cause of death in individuals with FASD using multiple electronic bibliographic databases, searching for studies published up to July, 2012.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevalence estimates in correctional systems: a systematic literature review.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic search of the literature for studies that estimated the prevalence/incidence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in correctional systems in different countries and, based on these data, to estimate a) the number of people with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)/FASD within the criminal justice system population, and b) the relative risk of becoming imprisoned for individuals with FAS/FASD compared with those without FAS/FASD.

Method: A systematic world literature review of published and unpublished studies concerning the prevalence/incidence of FASD in correctional systems was conducted in multiple electronic bibliographic databases.

Synthesis: Very little empirical evidence is available on the prevalence of FASD in correctional systems.

What do we know about the economic impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? A systematic literature review.

Aims: The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature related to the measurement of the economic impact of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in different countries and to categorize the available literature.

Methods: A systematic literature search of the studies concerning the economic impact of FASD was conducted using multiple electronic bibliographic databases.

Results: The literature on the economic burden of FASD is scarce.

Hours and days of sale and density of alcohol outlets: impacts on alcohol consumption and damage: a systematic review.

Aims: The aim of this study was to examine recent research studies published from 2000 to 2008 focusing on availability of alcohol: hours and days of sale and density of alcohol outlets.

Methods: Systematic review.

Results: Forty-four studies on density of alcohol outlets and 15 studies on hours and days of sale were identified through a systematic literature search.