| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Series |
Education Lifeline to the bush ; 708
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| Summary |
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a group of disorders that may occur if a woman chooses to drink in pregnancy. Babies can suffer life-long physical and intellectual disabilities because of it. The condition is not curable and the damage is permanent, but it is preventable. Prevention strategies are not just about harm reduction, but must focus around education and early intervention, and not only involve health professionals but link clearly with education, housing, justice and other community services. This documentary poses the question "Is it safe to drink at all when you're pregnant?" To answer this, we hear from a number of people with this problem, their families and experts. The program includes cases studies to illustrate the issues for children, adults and Indigenous communities in particular |
| Notes |
Screenrights licensed on demand copy of an off-air recording broadcast by the Rural Health Education Foundation via Westlink 6/6/02007 |
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First Broadcast 6 June 2007 |
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Funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing |
| Cast |
Presenters: Norman Swan, Julie McCrossin |
| Notes |
DVD ; PAL; Region ALL |
| Subject |
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
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Pregnant women -- Alcohol use
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Alcoholism in pregnancy -- Compliations
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| Author |
Swan, Norman
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McCrossin, Julie
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Australia. Department of Health and Ageing
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Rural Health Education Foundation (Australia)
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