FASD : What could be done at the European level?

Diane Black, Ph.D.

Chair, EUFASD

Alliance

www.eufasd.org

Our Vision on Prevention of FASD

1.That everyone in Europe should know that there is no

safe level for drinking during pregnancy.

2.That all medical professionals should be aware of the

risks of drinking during pregnancy both on the fetus and

the mother.

3.That pregnant women should receive reliable information

on the risks of drinking during pregnancy from their doctors

and midwives.

4.That pregnant women who are alcohol-dependent should

receive the necessary support to stop drinking during

pregnancy.

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Our Vision on Management of FASD

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5. That required multiprofessional expertise for diagnosing

FASD

should be readily available in regional or national

centers.

6.That birth/foster/adoptive parents should receive the

necessary support in raising children with a FASD.

7.That adults with a FASD should have appropriate

supported

living and working situations.

What can the EU do?

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The EU can support member states to reach the above

goals by

1. Supporting spread of information, including labelling

of

alcoholic beverage containers. ( goal 1)

2.Supporting research to understand mechanisms and

prevalence of FASD, and to develop evidence-based

interventions for prevention, diagnosis and management.

(goals 3-7)

3. Supporting the sharing of information and best

practice among experts and policymakers. (goals 2-7)

The European FASD Alliance

www.eufasd.org

Linking professionals concerned with alcohol and

pregnancy

BOARDDiane Black (Netherlands)Katarina Wittgard (Sweden)Giorgie Petković (Croatie)Susan Fleisher (UK)Oscar Garcia-Algar (Spain)Simona Pichini (Italy)Thierry Maillard (France)

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCILLeopold Curfs (Netherlands)Ilona Autti-Rämö (Finland)Marita Aronson (Sweden)Denis Lamblin (France)Consuelo Guerri (Spain)Miguel del Campo (Spain)Hans Spohr (Germany)Mauro Ceccanti (Italy)