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Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Preventive Medication

Date Added: 
September 17, 2023
Publisher: 
USPSTF
Publication Date: 
August 1, 2023
URL: 
Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Preventive Medication
Type: 
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format: 
Web Page
Keywords 
Pregnant Persons
Folic Acid
dietary supplements
MeSH 
neural tube defects
Nutrition Therapy
pregnancy

RPR Commentary

The USPSTF now recommends all woman who may become pregnant take folic acid supplements to prevent neural tube defects in their babies. James W. Mold, MD. MPH

Abstract

Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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