Awareness and Use of Folic Acid among Women of Childbearing Age
Folic acid (FA) given before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of several birth defects, including neurologic, cardiac, urinary and other congenital anomalies in the newborn. Several studies around the world showed less than satisfactory awareness and intake of this important vitamin. We underto...
Main Authors: | Giselle Medawar, Tarek Wehbe, Elizabeth Abou Jaoude |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Levy Library Press
2019-04-01
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Series: | Annals of Global Health |
Online Access: | https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2396 |
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