Folic acid supplementation during preconception period in sub-Saharan African countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
<h4>Introduction</h4>Neural tube defects (NTDs) are serious congenital anomalies of the central nervous system caused by disruptions in early embryonic development. The prevalence is about twice as common in low- and middle-income countries and more prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Folic...
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Main Authors: | Mekuriaw Nibret Aweke, Elsa Awoke Fentie, Muluken Chanie Agimas, Lemlem Daniel Baffa, Ever Siyoum Shewarega, Aysheshim Kassahun Belew, Esmael Ali Muhammad, Berhanu Mengistu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2025-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318422 |
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