Impact of Folic Acid Fortification of the US Food Supply on the Occurrence of Neural Tube Defects

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Authors

Margaret A. Honein · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Abstract

A 19% reduction in NTD birth prevalence occurred following folic acid fortification of the US food supply. However, factors other than fortification may have contributed to this decline.

Topics & Keywords

Folate and B Vitamins Research Esophageal and GI Pathology Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 285, Issue 23, pp. 2981-2981

DOI: 10.1001/jama.285.23.2981

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