Knowledge about folic acid supplementation in women presenting for antenatal care
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An analysis of folic acid supplementation in women presenting for antenatal care.
BACKGROUND Neural tube defects (NTDs) are major congenital malformations that are potentially preventable if the woman takes periconceptional folic acid (FA) supplements. A recent report found that NTD incidence had increased in Ireland. This study examined the usage of FA supplementation in women presenting for antenatal care in a maternity hospital. METHODS Women were recruited at their con...
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عنوان ژورنال: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0954-3007,1476-5640
DOI: 10.1038/ejcn.2016.104