Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a review of interventions for prevention and management in Indigenous communities
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Topic: First Nations people
Citation
Closing the Gap Clearinghouse (AIHW & AIFS) (2015) Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a review of interventions for prevention and management in Indigenous communities, AIHW, Australian Government, accessed 24 June 2026.
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This resource sheet defines fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and provides currently available estimates of their prevalence in the overall Australian population and in the Indigenous population. It reviews the Australian and international literature published since 1990 on the effectiveness of programs that aim to prevent FASD or to alleviate its effects. Evidence on the effectiveness of Australian and Indigenous specific programs is also assessed, including those programs that have been developed and implemented in partnership with Indigenous Australians.
Part of Closing the Gap Clearinghouse.
- ISSN: 2201-845X
- ISBN: 978-1-74249-685-6
- Cat. no: IHW 148
- Pages: 20
Findings from this report:
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It is entirely preventable if alcohol is not consumed during pregnancy
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Early detection of FASD-related conditions is crucial to allow for early intervention to improve long-term outcomes