Folic acid and neural tube birth defects
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention issues booklet entitled "Preventing Neural Tube Birth Defects: A Prevention Model and Resource Guide." Sent to state public health programs as well as special interest groups, the free booklet provides guidance on creating public health programs to increase the intake of folic acid via dietary supplements or enriched foods. To request a copy, contact Patricia Mersereau at (770) 488-7284