Knowledge about folic acid and the prevention of neural tube defects in two general practice populations.
Knowledge about the link between folic acid supplementation in pregnancy and the prevention of neural tube defects was assessed in women from two contrasting general practices using a questionnaire. The persisting lack of awareness, particularly in the more at-risk group from the inner city area, lends support to the argument in favour of the fortification of flour.
Krischer
J
J
Health Centre, Bristol.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D005433:Flour; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005527:Food, Fortified; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D016135:Spinal Dysraphism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013383:Suburban Population; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population
D005492:Folic Acid