Early Years Briefing 1: Fetal Alcohol Harm

Date: 4th April 2011
Category: Basic Health and Welfare
Author: Children in Scotland

This briefing looks at fetal alcohol harm - the range of birth defects that can result from prenatal exposure to alcohol causing permanent brain and nervous system damage affecting learning, behaviour and life chances.

Estimates are that there are currently over 10,000 children and young people (birth to 18) affected by fetal alcohol harm in Scotland.

• Read the Early Years Briefing 1: Fetal Alcohol Harm here.