Tag: FASD
Father’s Alcohol Consumption Before Conception Linked to Brain and Facial Defects in Offspring
Summary: Researchers report paternal alcohol exposure prior to conception is associated with an increased risk of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and facial growth defects in their
Role of Men in FASD
When it comes to FASD prevention, awareness and management, men play a vital role. Whether as partners supporting an alcohol-free pregnancy, or as fathers raising
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Popova, S., Charness, M.E., Burd, L. et al. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Nat Rev Dis Primers 9, 11 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41572-023-00420-x Abstract Alcohol readily crosses the placenta and may disrupt
‘Strong Born’ a new campaign supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to yarn about FASD
Febraury 22, 2023 https://www.naccho.org.au/strong-born-a-new-campaign-supporting-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities-to-yarn-about-fasd/ Media Release: Today, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) supported by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE),