An Investigation into the Lasting Impact of Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs During Foetal Life

It is well recognised that substance use during pregnancy can harm the developing foetus, leading to potential cognitive dysfunction and mental and behavioural difficulties in later life.

Longitudinal studies, which track participants over an extended amount of time, allow researchers to examine...

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Koponen, A. M., Nissinen, N. M., Gissler, M., Sarkola, T., Autti-Rämö, I., & Kahila, H. (2019). Cohort profile: ADEF Helsinki–a longitudinal register-based study on exposure to alcohol and drugs during foetal life. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 1455072519885719.

Format

Scientific article

Themes

Addiction

Epidemiology and Etiology

Evaluation

Prevention

Public Health

Keywords

foetal alcohol spectrum disorder