Will the Eastern Mediterranean Region be the first to prevent all of folic acid-preventable spina bifida and anencephaly?

Saudi Med J. 2016 Jan;37(1):10-1. doi: 10.15537/smj.2016.1.13550.

Authors

Godfrey P Oakley Jr¹, Vijaya Kancherla

Affiliation

¹ Center for Spina Bifida Research, Prevention and Policy, Department of Epidemiology, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. E-mail. gpoakley@mindspring.com.

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial

MeSH terms

Anencephaly / prevention & control*
Folic Acid / therapeutic use*
Food, Fortified
Humans
Mediterranean Region
Oman
Saudi Arabia
Spinal Dysraphism / prevention & control*
Vitamin B Complex / therapeutic use*

Substances

Vitamin B Complex
Folic Acid