Primary prevention of neural-tube defects with folic acid.
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.
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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
D006710:Homocysteine; D005492:Folic Acid