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Child Health

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE) is one of the leading causes of preventable birth defects and developmental delay in children. It is a medical diagnosis that refers to a set of alcohol-related disabilities associated with the use of alcohol during pregnancy. Financial support for prevention, public education, and coordination activities related to FAS/FAE is provided through the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP). First Nations (both on- and off-reserve) and Inuit communities are an important focus of this activity.

In March 2002, the Population and Public Health Branch (PPHB) Atlantic, working with the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, sponsored the Atlantic Canadian FAS/FAE Conference to promote and develop local efforts aimed at prevention, support and education related to FAS/FAE.

FAS/FAE Information Tool Kit

Joint Statement: Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) in Canada (221kb)

Public Health Agency of Canada's Division of Childhood and Adolescence Web site

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

For further information, please e-mail atlantic-atlantique@phac-aspc.gc.ca or contact the Public Health Agency of Canada at (902) 426-2700.