Hypotrophy and FAS
Preliminary study of the prevalence of hypotrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome in Antananarivo, Madagascar By Mbolanirina L. Rakotomahefa Narison, Arthur B. A. Ratsimbazafy, Zo L. Andrianadison, Honore S. Raobijaona Abstract Background: Hypotrophy is a major contributor to neonatal mortality and morbidity in underdeveloped countries. In Madagascar, efforts have been made [...]
Alcohol labelling policies: most countries lagging behind in promoting healthier choices
Alcohol labelling policies: most countries lagging behind in promoting healthier choices 08-06-2020 According to a new report, labelling of alcoholic beverages is not consistent or even considered in many countries in the WHO European Region. The new Health Evidence Network (HEN) synthesis report on alcohol labelling across the Region [...]
Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol packaging: results of an exploratory study
Pregnancy warning labels on alcohol packaging: results of an exploratory study A Millot, K Gallopel-Morvan European Journal of Public Health, Volume 29, Issue Supplement_4, November 2019, ckz186.140, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckz186.140 Abstract Background In 2017, approximately 11% of pregnant women in France consumed alcohol despite its harmful consequences on the fetus (Andler, 2018). Our [...]
World FASD Awareness Day
World FASD Awareness Day Reunion celebrates the International FAS Prevention Day, every year since 2002, under the leadership of Dr. Thierry Maillard, with the support of many volunteers, yesterday from Réunisaf, today from SAF Indian Ocean, Resource Center and SAF France. We can only be satisfied with the [...]
Pregnancy, Fertility, Breastfeeding, and Alcohol Consumption
Pregnancy, Fertility, Breastfeeding, and Alcohol Consumption: An Analysis of Framing and Completeness of Information Disseminated by Alcohol Industry–Funded Organizations AUDREY W. Y. LIM, m.a., (Cantab), m.p.h.,a,† MAY C. I. vanSCHALKWYK, m.b.b.s., m.p.h.,bNASON MAANI HESSARI, m.sc., ph.d.,a & MARK P. PETTICREW, b.a., ph.d.a,* a - Faculty of Public Health and [...]
