National guidelines on alcohol use during pregnancy: a dissenting opinion
John S Whitehall MJA 2007; 186 (1): 35-37
Abstract - Some longitudinal studies in human children have detected detrimental affects from exposure to low levels of alcohol. Normal public health standards for exposure to environmental toxins should be applied for the unborn baby. We do not know what level of alcohol exposure is safe and pregnant women can only be advised to abstain. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/186_01_010107/whi10623_fm.html
Alcohol Consumption During Pregnancy in Nonindigenous West Australian Women
NOFASARD has recently responded to a request from the Winemakers Assocaition for information for prevalence rates of FASD in Australia. Our response clarifies some misconceptions in this area.
The Failure by Australian
Governments to address FASD is a breach of human rights - in
particular Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities Article 25(b)