Special Feature: FASD Awareness Day 2026

New evidence from New Zealand government documents is shedding light on how the alcohol industry has worked to downplay the risks of drinking during pregnancy and dismiss estimates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, a condition affecting an estimated 25 million people under 40 worldwide. FASD remains the most common preventable cause of neurodevelopmental impairment in children, yet many countries lack proper detection and monitoring systems. As FASD Awareness Day 2026 approaches, these revelations are likely to intensify scrutiny on industry transparency and responsibility standards.