Fetal alcohol syndrome

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Which statement is not correct about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Prevalence in US: 0.2 – 1.4 per 1,000 live births

FAS is the 2nd leading identifiable cause of mental retardation in USA

The incidence of mental retardation due to FAS is greater than that of mental retardation due to Down Syndrome

FAS is more common in lower socioeconomic classes.