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Folic Acid (PRAMS)

Folic acid supplementation in women before conception and during early pregnancy has been shown to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs) by at least 50-70%. This collective evidence has led to a number of activities around prevention of NTDs. For more information on folic acid, visit here:https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/folic-acid

Last updated: February 2024