National surveillance of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) through the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit

This project considered the importance of early diagnosis, referral and multi-disciplinary, cross-portfolio approach to care of children with FAS and the need for accurate national data to inform intervention and prevention strategies.

Project lead:

Telethon Kids Institute

Project dates:

2001-2004

Publications:

• Elliott EJ, Payne J, Morris A, Haan E, Bower C. Fetal alcohol syndrome: a prospective national surveillance study. Archives of Disease in Childhood 2008; 93:732-737