Folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects.
The editorial by Mitchell welcomed the USPSTF recommendation that women of child-bearing age in USA should take a daily supplement containing 400-800 μg of folic acid to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs). But the rationale for the recommendation is puzzling. The recommendation makes sense for count...
Main Authors: | Refsum, H, Smith, A |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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American Medical Association
2017
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