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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men: A discussion to be had

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability of varying severity that occurs among individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) Australians, the effects of colonisation and ongoing racism could increase the risk of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Citation:
Doyle MF, Perry J, Bower C, Conigrave KM, Hamilton S. Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men: A discussion to be had. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2023

Keywords:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men; care and support; fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; health promotion; prevention

Abstract:
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability of varying severity that occurs among individuals prenatally exposed to alcohol. Among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) Australians, the effects of colonisation and ongoing racism could increase the risk of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.