Neural tube defects in the Republic of Ireland in 2009-11

CONCLUSION
The incidence of NTDs in the Republic of Ireland appears to be increasing. Renewed public health interventions, including mandatory folic acid food fortification, must be considered to reduce the incidence of NTD.

Source: Journal of Public Health - February 23, 2015 Category: Health Management Authors: McDonnell, R., Delany, V., O'Mahony, M. T., Mullaney, C., Lee, B., Turner, M. J. Tags: Life course [amp ] epidemiology Source Type: research