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Commentary: Folate and neural tube defects-the influence of Smithells et al. on research and policy in the AntipodesWe wanted to embark on an epidemiological research project that would contribute new knowledge and, at the same time, might prove the value of the registry...
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Paediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resources about preventionThe study aims to provide paediatricians in Western Australia (WA) with educational resources about the prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal...
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Exploring the potential to use data linkage for investigating the relationship between birth defects and prenatal alcohol exposureThere was a significant association between maternal alcohol-related diagnoses recorded during pregnancy and ARBD, with an attributable fraction of 0.57%.
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Baseline investigations of folate status in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal West Australians prior to the introduction of mandatory fortificationOur study aimed to establish baseline folate status data in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Western Australians.
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Development of a scale to evaluate midwives' beliefs about assessing alcohol use during pregnancyPrenatal alcohol exposure is an important modifiable cause of adverse fetal outcomes during and following pregnancy.
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Development of consensus referral criteria for specialist diagnostic assessment in AustraliaThe use of standard methods to identify when to refer individuals who may have FASD for specialist assessment could help improve the identification of this...
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: Using knowledge, attitudes and practice of justice professionals to support their educational needsThere was widespread agreement of the need for more information and training about FASD to optimise outcomes for people with FASD engaging with justice system
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Folate status in Aboriginal people before and after mandatory fortification of flour for bread-making in AustraliaThe mandatory fortification of wheat flour for bread-making has increased folate status and reduced Neural Tube Defects in the Australian Aboriginal population
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Perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes in Western Australia - a population-based study (1980-2002)To investigate perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes in Western Australia, using a complete population-based cohort.
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Fortification of flour with folic acidAfter randomized, controlled trials established that consumption of folic acid before pregnancy and during the early weeks of gestation reduces the risk...