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. 2021 Jul;106(7):636-640.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2020-320435. Epub 2021 Jan 13.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: an overview of current evidence and activities in the UK

Lisa Schölin  1 , Raja A S Mukherjee  2 , Neil Aiton  3 , Carolyn Blackburn  4 , Sarah Brown  5 , Kate M Flemming  6   7 , Paul R Gard  8 , Helen Howlett  9 , Moira Plant  10 , Alan D Price  11 , Jennifer Shields  5 , Lesley A Smith  12 , Michael Suttie  13 , David C Zammitt  5 , Penny A Cook  14 ; UK FASD Research Collaboration
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: an overview of current evidence and activities in the UK

Lisa Schölin et al. Arch Dis Child. 2021 Jul.

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Abstract

Estimates for the UK suggest that alcohol consumption during pregnancy and prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)-the most common neurodevelopmental condition-are high. Considering the significant health and social impacts of FASD, there is a public health imperative to prioritise prevention, interventions and support. In this article, we outline the current state of play regarding FASD knowledge and research in the UK, which is characterised by a lack of evidence, a lack of dedicated funding and services, and consequently little policy formulation and strategic direction. We highlight progress made to date, as well as current knowledge and service gaps to propose a way forward for UK research.

Keywords: adolescent health; neonatology; syndrome.

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Competing interests: RM is an unpaid voluntary Medical advisor to various UK and international FASD charities and has received occasional honoraria for academic talks related to FASD. JS, SB and DZ have funding from a Scottish Government grant to expand training, research and clinical knowledge of FASD. Remaining authors have no conflict of interest to report.

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