Fetal malformations, primarily those of the neural tube from which spina bifida and hydrocephalus derive, can be drastically reduced by regular and continuous intake of folic acid by women of childbearing age. In several extra European countries, the supplementation is given through food suitably treated, this guarantees adequate intake of folate by the female population sufficient to minimise the risk of fetal malformations. In Europe, in absence of such regulation, it is essential that this objective is reached through the regular intake,by women on childbearing age, of at leat 400mcg/day of folic acid.
Fetal malformations, primarily those of the neural tube from which spina bifida and hydrocephalus derive, can be drastically reduced by regular and continuous intake of folic acid by women of childbearing age. In several extra European countries, the supplementation is given through food suitably treated, this guarantees adequate intake of folate by the female population sufficient to minimise the risk of fetal malformations. In Europe, in absence of such regulation, it is essential that this objective is reached through the regular intake,by women on childbearing age, of at leat 400mcg/day of folic acid.
presentations
Gfk Eurisko survery on risk of malformations -1 Isabella Cecchini
Gfk Eurisko survery on risk of malformations-2 Isabella Cecchini
Evaluation of data on programmed pregnancies
Spina bifida: the experience of ASBIN Niguarda - 1
Spina bifida: the experience of ASBIN Niguarda - 2
Spina bifida: the experience of the ASBIN Niguarda Hospital-3
Folates in women of child bearing age -1
Folates in women of child bearing age-2
Health Ministry: prevention during preconception - Serena Battilomo
Folates in women of child bearing age-3
In Europe, the only possibility is the consumption of folic acid 400 mcg/die - 1
In Europe,the only possibility is the comsumption of folic acid 400 mcg/die - 2
