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. ~rhfiD,SI~? ....."....".....",..."......,...."...... IMPRCl\"I:-':G SYSTEl\lS OF C,-\RE FUR rEOPLE WITH CHR<.)SIC RECEIVED HEALTH CONDJTIOt\:; May,1993 MAY 1 3 1993 (frY OF ARDEN HILLS Dear Mayor: The City of Minneapolis recently passed an ordinance requiring liquor establishments to post warning signs for pregnant women and drinking, The Healthy Roots Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Coalition feels this is a major step toward increasing awareness of the dangers of drinking during pregnancy, The effect of alcohol use during pregnancy includes both Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), a combination of significant birth defects and mental retardation, and Alcohol Related Birth Defects (ARBD), which results in cognitive and behavioral impairment. According to the Journal of American Medical Association (April 1992), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the leading cause of mental retardation in the United States, This is a condition that is totally preventable. . ,Healthy Roots FAS Coalition is a cross disciplinary statewide coalition of volunteers based in Minnesota who share a commitment to prevent Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by promoting public awareness, providing professional education, shaping social public policy initiatives, and conducting research. We are encouraged by the Minneapolis ordinance and would like to see it implemented in other cities throughout Minnesota, We encourage you to seriously consider taking similar action for your city. If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to call Joyce Holl, Healthy Roots Program Manager, at (612) 647-6905, Give every baby a healthy start in life, Warn women about the dangers of alcohol during pregnancy. Sjnm~y, ~ 1 "- A, ' (., !.fu~uJ/:' (t,",-L;L-,- arbara J. Leonar - Chair . - SUITEI05. 2324UNIVERSlTYAVE:-\UEWEST" ST.r.-\UL,\1l!\!~E::30TA))IH -(612)647-6905 -FAX: (612) 64i-69CK , "--.---. .-,--""