The Australian Government has welcomed a new report from the AIHW which identifies strategies to address information gaps regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
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The Australian Government has welcomed a new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare which identifies strategies to address information gaps regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD).
FASD describes a range of growth, behavioural and central nervous system abnormalities caused by exposure of a fetus to alcohol during pregnancy. The report found that relatively little is known about the incidence or prevalence of FASD in Australia and internationally. To view the full article please follow this link.