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Neural Tube Defects

Reports summarize neural tube defects research from Ben-Gurion University

Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 17th, 2008

According to recent research from Beer Sheva, Israel, "Pre-conceptional folic acid supplementation is an effective way to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs). Primary care providers are an important source of information to promote folic acid intake."

"This study aimed at evaluating primary care physicians' knowledge and attitudes regarding folic acid supplementation for childbearing women. A questionnaire on physician's knowledge and attitudes, mostly including multiple-choice questions, was delivered by mail to all physicians (n=370) in a large health provider organization in southern Israel in 2006. Data regarding demographics as well as type of...

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