September 8, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwitzerland Steps Up Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Addiction Switzerland reports 1,700 annual cases, calls for improved support systems and awareness
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- 1,700 babies are born annually in Switzerland with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
- Current online information regarding alcohol and pregnancy is often outdated or inaccurate.
- There is a critical shortage of regional support points for pregnant women struggling with alcohol addiction.
- FASD leads to lifelong learning, memory, and psychomotor difficulties.
By The Numbers
1,700
babies per year
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alcohol consumption
They Said
"Women in particular who show problematic alcohol consumption or addiction and have difficulty giving it up during pregnancy rarely find help or contact points in their region."
"The only safe behaviour is to abstain from all alcohol consumption for the duration of the pregnancy."
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