Preconception folic acid supplementation for the prevention of birth defects: a prospective, population-based cohort study in mainland China

Preconception folic acid supplementation for the prevention of birth defects: a prospective, population-based cohort study in mainland China

Abstract Background Folic acid supplementation is recommended for reducing the risk of birth defects. We aimed to assess the protective association of periconception folic acid supplements with birth defects in real-world setting. Methods This prospective, population-based cohort study utilized nati...

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Main Authors: Qiongjie Zhou, Guiying Dong, Qiaomei Wang, Haiping Shen, Yiping Zhang, Shikun Zhang, Jingqi Chen, Xiaotian Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Folic acid supplementation
Birth defects
Neural tubal defects
Clefts, congenital heart disease
China
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06283-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-024-06283-8

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