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Prepregnant Weight in Relation to Risk of Neural Tube Defects

1996318 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Martha M. Werler · Boston University

Abstract

The risk of NTDs increased with increasing prepregnant weight, independent of the effects of folate intake.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery Esophageal and GI Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 275, Issue 14, pp. 1089-1089

DOI: 10.1001/jama.1996.03530380031027

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 6.70

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