Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions

Alcohol exposure to the unborn or newborn child is one of the clearest examples of the second-hand harm caused by alcohol.
The problem is also huge.
The prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder among children and youth in the general population exceeds 1% in 76 countries.
This underscores the need for alcohol policy action, universal prevention initiatives targeting maternal alcohol consumption, screening protocols, and improved access to diagnostic services, especially in special populations.
This latest Alcohol Issues Special Feature is dedicated to helping raise awareness of the total burden, how the alcohol industry fuels the harm, and the solutions at hand.