### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define fetal alcohol syndrome” or “FAS?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 1603*, **fetal alcohol syndrome” or “FAS** is defined as:

> a syndrome in which, with a history of maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, the following criteria are met:


(A) Central nervous system involvement such as mental retardation, developmental delay, intellectual deficit, microencephaly, or neurologic abnormalities

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

