- We do not currently know the true extent of FASD in the Australian community, largely due to the complexity of the diagnostic process.
- Data from comparable countries suggests FASD may affect roughly between 2 per cent and 5 per cent of the population.
- Overseas research suggests that individuals with FASD are 19 times more likely to come into contact with the criminal justice system than their peers.
- In Canada, this is estimated to cost the Juvenile Justice System $17.5 million CND and the adult custodial system $356.2 million CND annually
- No safe level of fetal alcohol exposure has been identified.
- The safest option for women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy is to completely abstain from alcohol consumption.
More Info www.nofasd.org.au
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