Is fetal alcohol syndrome enviromental

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is primarily caused by prenatal exposure to alcohol, which is a behavioral factor rather than an environmental one. While certain environmental factors, such as socioeconomic status and access to healthcare, can influence the likelihood of alcohol use during pregnancy, FAS itself results from the direct effects of alcohol on the developing fetus. Therefore, it is not classified as an environmental syndrome but rather as a consequence of maternal behavior.