Question NW2030 to the Minister of Health

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31 July 2017 - NW2030

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Jooste, Ms K to ask the Minister of Health

What is the current rate of fœtal alcohol syndrome cases?

Reply:

Studies have been done in areas of known or suspected high alcohol consumption by women. Studies in South Africa have found the following rates in these areas:

  • Northern Cape
    • Upington 75/ per 1000 population
    • Kimberley 64/ per 1000 population
    • De Aar 119/ per 1000 population
  • Western Cape
    • Saldanha Bay 67/ per 1000 population
    • Witzenberg sub-district 96/ per 1000 population
    • Aurora 100/ per 1000 population
    • Wellington 89/ per 1000 population.
  • Gauteng
    • Parts of Johannesburg 26/ per 1000 population

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