Weekly iron–folic acid supplements containing 2.8 mg folic acid are associated with a lower risk of neural tube defects than the current practice of 0.4 mg: a randomised controlled trial in Malaysia

Weekly iron–folic acid supplements containing 2.8 mg folic acid are associated with a lower risk of neural tube defects than the current practice of 0.4 mg: a randomised controlled trial in Malaysia

Introduction Weekly iron–folic acid (IFA) supplements are recommended for all menstruating women in countries where anaemia prevalence is >20%. Anaemia caused by folate deficiency is low worldwide, and the need to include folic acid is in question. Including folic acid might reduce the risk o...

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Main Authors: Lisa N Yelland, Shalem Leemaqz, Jennifer A Hutcheon, Kaitlyn L I Samson, Su Peng Loh, Geok Lin Khor, Maria Makrides, Dian C Sulistyoningrum, Marion L Roche, Crystal D Karakochuk, Siew Siew Lee, Zalilah Binti Mohd Shariff, Irmi Zarina Ismai, Timothy J Green
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020-12-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/5/12/e003897.full
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