Research

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects can include physical problems and problems with behavior and learning. Often, a person with an FASD has a mix of these problems.

CDC works with partners across the country to develop systems to monitor FASD exposures and outcomes, conduct epidemiologic studies and public health research to identify maternal risk factors associated with giving birth to a child with an FASD, and implement and evaluate FASD prevention and intervention programs.

Click on one of the following links to learn more about CDC's research:

• Monitoring Alcohol Use
• Tracking Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
• Preventing Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
• Intervention Strategies
• International Research
• Past Activities