Trends in neural tube defects in Scotland in 2000–2021 prior to the introduction of mandatory folic acid fortification of non-wholemeal wheat flour: a population-based study
The observed trends in anencephaly likely reflect increasing detection in early pregnancy. Current strategies are failing to equitably reduce NTDs in Scotland. Monitoring of future trends is needed to assess the impact of mandatory folic acid fortification.
Authors
- Rachael Wood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4453-623X)
- Clara Calvert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3272-1040)
- Amir Kirolos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2995-330X)
- Emily Griffiths
- Rute Vieira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3599-7299)
Institutions
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- Public Health Scotland (GB)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Published
- 2025-03-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2024-328295
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00