Folic acid - one of life's essentials. Guidance notes for professionals


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Folic acid - one of life's essentials. Guidance notes for
health professionals

Title: Folic acid - one of life's essentials. Guidance notes for health professionals.
Published: HPA, October, 1998.
Description: This booklet explains the effect folic acid can have on reducing the number of babies born with neural tube defects (NTDs) such as spina bifida. It provides information on sources of folic acid or foods rich in folate, dosage and timing information as well as a question and answer section and contact information for specialist advice.
Format: A6, 8 pages, booklet.
Other formats: None.
Target group: Health professionals.
Additional information: This resource is no longer in print.

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