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

Michael F. Doyle, Jimmy Perry, Carol Bower, Katherine M. Conigrave, Sharynne Hamilton

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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. Much of the research and the effort towards prevention of and caring for people with FASD in Indigenous communities has been targeted towards women and children. More support and effort towards prevention of FASD is needed across the whole Indigenous community. In this paper, we discuss several areas for increased involvement by Indigenous men in future FASD research, prevention, care and support.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1601-1605
Number of pages5
JournalDrug and Alcohol Review
Volume42
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023

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