Introduction and Scope: Defining the Prenatal Risk Alcohol use during pregnancy, often referred to as prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), represents one of the most significant preventable causes of neurodevelopmental disorders and congenital anomalies globally. The scientific and medical consensus is unequivocal: there is no known safe level of alcohol consumption at any point during gestation. […]
1. Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Public Perception Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) represents a complex array of conditions resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure, manifesting in lifelong challenges spanning physical, cognitive, and behavioral domains. Understanding public and professional attitudes toward FASD is critical, as these perceptions profoundly influence diagnosis rates, access to support […]