Awareness and Use of Folic Acid among Women of Childbearing Age

Folic acid (FA) given before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of several birth defects, including neurologic, cardiac, urinary and other congenital anomalies in the newborn. Several studies around the world showed less than satisfactory awareness and intake of this important vitamin. We underto...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Giselle Medawar, Tarek Wehbe, Elizabeth Abou Jaoude
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2019-04-01
Series:Annals of Global Health
Online Access:https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/2396