title: Knowledge about folic acid and the prevention of neural tube defects in two general practice populations.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Health Centre, Bristol.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krischer
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D005492:Folic Acid