[Prevention of folic acid-induced malformations--recommendations and reality]
Rösch C, Steinbicker V, Kolbe M, Lehmann R, Kötz K
Gesundheitswesen 1999 Feb 61:2 82-5

Abstract

Periconceptional intake of folic acid is one of only few possibilities of preventing congenital malformations. We report on the update situation of applying folic acid and the effects on the prevalence of neural tube defects and oral clefts. The analysis is based on data of the malformation registry in Saxony-Anhalt. A common public campaign on the benefit of folic acid protection is presented.