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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness
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| Project Description This group undertakes research around FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) with the objective to reduce the levels of death and disability in babies born with FAS throughout Northern Ireland. Surveys are conducted amongst the role-players to assess the level of awareness around FAS in Northern Ireland. Strategies are designed and implemented in order to raise the level of FAS awareness. Their educational programme provides a forum which enables networking amongst health professionals and provides a support service for families who have experienced the birth of a FAS baby. |
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Hosting School / Unit: School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences Target Audience: General population, Health Professionals, Politicians, Medical/Dental students Start Date - End Date: September 2006 – September 2011 Contact Information: Name: Dr. M Heyns Address: Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education Telephone: 028 90972136 Email: m.heyns@qub.ac.uk
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