INCREASING the intake of folate
(B-vitamin folic acid) may prevent
up to 70% of spina bififida cases,
according to Northcott Disability
Services.
The statement came as part of
Northcott’s activities throughout
Spina Bifida Awareness Week which
took place earlier this month.
The organisation is also urging
health care professionals to ensure
that women considering falling
pregnant are aware of the
importance of adequate folate
intake (0.5mg of folate daily), as
well as higher levels needed for
women who themselves have spina
bifida or are in a greater risk
category.
Each year around five out of
every 10,000 pregnancies are
affected by a neural tube defect
such as spina bifida, which occurs
when the spinal cord fails to
completely form during the early
weeks of pregnancy.
See www.northcott.com.au.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 09 Sep 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 09 Sep 10
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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