When drink destroys

Dr. Ab Chudley, Manitoba's top FASD doctor, calls the kids and adults who have been diagnosed with FASD just the "tip of the iceberg." FASD is not a uniquely aboriginal problem, although there is research suggesting a genetic predisposition to alcohol abuse and binge drinking. Rates o...

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Published inWinnipeg free press
Main Authors Carol Sanders Mary Agnes Welch, Rabson, Mia
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Winnipeg, Man FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership 26.02.2011
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Summary:Dr. Ab Chudley, Manitoba's top FASD doctor, calls the kids and adults who have been diagnosed with FASD just the "tip of the iceberg." FASD is not a uniquely aboriginal problem, although there is research suggesting a genetic predisposition to alcohol abuse and binge drinking. Rates of FASD are higher among aboriginal people, but some researchers say Caucasian women in their 30s may in fact be the most at-risk. There is also a suggestion that the risk of FASD increases with maternal age. Health Canada would not provide any data about FASD rates or allow the Free Press to interview any staff knowledgeable about FASD, but First Nation chiefs say many reserves lack the basic tools to treat or combat FASD.
ISSN:0828-1785