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The Relationship Between Spina Bifida and Folic Acid

Conner Black, Amy DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Amy Conner Black, DNP, APRN, FNP-C Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

The author declares no conflict of interest.

Correspondence: Amy Conner Black, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, P.O. Box 4658, Clarksville, TN 37043. E-mail: [email protected]

Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing 12(1):p 11, 1/3 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/JPS.0000000000000376

Abstract

Spina bifida continues to affect more than 1,000 babies annually in the United States. A possible genetic variant may be linked to spina bifida. Prevention includes an adequate amount of folate and folic acid supplements in women capable of pregnancy.

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folate, folic acid, neural tube, spina bifida

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