Abstract
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is acknowledged as the leading known cause of preventable non-genetic learning disability in the Western world [1, 2]. FASD is a lifelong condition which is only caused by prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE). It is crucial that women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy are fully informed with clear, evidence based guidance on alcohol consumption in pregnancy and the risks of harm. National and international advice now advocates total abstinence in pregnancy; termed 0-4-9 by many campaigns [3, 4]. This article aims to raise awareness and inform healthcare professionals of the latest evidence to improve the prevention, diagnosis and management of FASD.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 5-10 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Volume | 40 |
| No. | 3 |
| Specialist publication | ALCOHOLIS Medical Research Council on Alcohol |
| Publication status | Published - 12 Sept 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- alcohol
- FASD