title: Primary prevention of neural-tube defects with folic acid.
abstract: This symposium dealt with the trilogic, epidemiologic, occupational, genetic and nutritional aspects of neural tube defects (NTD). Homocysteine could be involved in the pathogenesis of NTD. Folic acid is highly recommended for prevention.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Eskes
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Steegers-Theunissen
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009747:Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; D011247:Pregnancy; D011322:Primary Prevention
chemical_list: D006710:Homocysteine; D005492:Folic Acid