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Neural tube defects in Switzerland from 2001 to 2007: Are periconceptual folic acid recommendations being followed?

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T Anheier

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 0036-7672

DOI - 10.4414/smw.2008.12352

Subject(s) - medicine , anencephaly , encephalocele , folic acid , spina bifida , pediatrics , etiology , pregnancy , folic acid supplementation , neural tube defect , neural tube , public health , obstetrics , environmental health , surgery , fetus , embryo , genetics , nursing , biology , microbiology and biotechnology

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common congenital anomalies. Their aetiology is complex, with both genetic and environmental factors implicated. The present study was performed to analyse the birth prevalence of NTD in Switzerland from 2001 to 2007 and to identify possible risk factors.

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