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Prevention of neural tube defects with folate

A programme of monitoring mandatory fortification has been established in Australia.

Authors:
Bower C

Authors notes:
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 2013;49(1):2-4

Keywords:
Folate, Neural tube defects, Spina Bifida, Fortification

Abstract:
A programme of monitoring mandatory fortification has been established in Australia, and an increase in population levels of serum and red cell folate has already been demonstrated.

It is now almost time to be able to evaluate whether this has affected the incidence of neural tube defects.