Folic Acid Deficiency and Spina Bifida
Brief explanation of what spina bífida is, what causes it and the role folic acid plays.
Some data: how many people it affects and why this research is so important
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4695937/
Subtopics:
What is spina bifida?
The role of folic acid in preventing spina bifida
The recommended daily intake of folic acid for women of childbearing age
The history of research on folic acid and spina bifida
Folic acid fortification and its impact on spina bifida rates
The prevalence of spina bifida in different countries and regions
Other birth defects that folic acid may help prevent
The potential risks and side effects of folic acid supplementation
The importance of prenatal care and folic acid supplementation
Future directions for research on folic acid and spina bifida
Abstract:
SPINA BIDFIFA AND FOLIC ACID