About Us

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CDC has been involved in FASD-related activities since 1991.

Monitoring Alcohol Use

CDC monitors alcohol use among women of childbearing age in the United States. These data are important to help reduce alcohol-exposed pregnancies by identifying groups of women at increased risk and designing prevention programs aimed at reducing risk behaviors and improving pregnancy outcomes.

Preventing Alcohol Use During Pregnancy

CDC works to prevent alcohol use during pregnancy by conducting research studies and implementing and disseminating evidence-based interventions for women at risk of an alcohol-exposed pregnancy. CDC also supports education and training activities for various audiences.

Educating Families, Professionals, and the Public

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CDC educates families, professionals, and the public by supporting trainings for medical and allied health students and practitioners, promoting screening and intervention tools for women’s health care providers, promoting educational materials to various audiences, and responding to public inquiries.

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Learn More

To learn more about the projects described above, visit our Research page.

Questions?
If you have questions about FASDs or drinking during pregnancy, please contact us via e-mail at cdcinfo@cdc.gov or phone at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).