Ireland ranks third globally for FASD as report warns of hidden disability crisis

FASD is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions linked to alcohol consumption around conception and during pregnancy. Picture: iStock

FASD is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions linked to alcohol consumption around conception and during pregnancy. Picture: iStock

Ireland has the third-highest rate of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in the world, a new report has found.

FASD is a range of neurodevelopmental conditions linked to alcohol consumption around conception and during pregnancy.

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