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What impact has mandatory folic acid fortification had on the incidence of neural tube defect in the US and Canada? (DGAC 2010)


Conclusion

Strong and consistent evidence demonstrates a large reduction in the incidence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in the US and Canada following mandatory folic acid fortification.



Grade: Strong

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What impact has mandatory folic acid fortification had on the incidence of neural tube defects in the US and Canada?


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Folic acid serum/plasma/RBS FA and NTD incidence