Folic acid to prevent birth defects

Twenty years of rigorous research has shown that adequate intake of folic acid before and during the first trimester of pregnancy can prevent up to 50% - 70% of neural tube defects (NTDs), a condition that can lead to spina bifida and anencephaly . This session of Grand Rounds reviews public health strategies to reduce the global burden of all the world through NBD mandatory fortification of staple foods with folic acid. Comments about this video are permitted in accordance with our comments policy:www.cdc.gov This video can be viewed at www.cdc.gov

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