Data on the occurrence of neural tube defects in first‐, second‐, and third‐degree relatives
of probands were collected in a United States study. The proportions of affected individuals …

We previously reported that among neural tube defects (NTDs) with no known causes the
ones that occur alone (singles) have different epidemiologic characteristics from those that …

The recurrence of neural tube defects (NTD) in the sib following the index case of all patients
who consulted the South-East Thames Regional Health Authority Genetics Centre in the …

The recurrence of isolated neural tube defects in a population of women from a genetic
counselling clinic was found to be 3.4%. After one baby with a neural tube defect the …

To determine the recurrence risk for patients with one prior pregnancy affected with neural
tube defects (NTD), the authors have pooled date from eight testing centers. In 831 …

Data for the risk of neural tube defects in sibs of affected children are needed for genetic
counselling, for decision on prenatal studies, and for planning of preventive measures. Data …

We report here retrospective data on 991 liveborn and stillborn infants with neural tube
defects (NTDs) born to Utah residents from January 1, 1940 to December 31, 1979. Data …

Epidemiologic characteristics of neural tube defect (NTD) births occurring in Los Angeles
County, California, residents during the period 1966–1972 are presented. The prevalence at …

Abstract In the NIH Collaborative Perinatal Project, a prospective study of over 53,000
pregnant women and their offspring, 71 single‐born children (13.33/10,000) were found to …

To obtain accurate, unbiased rates of neural tube defects (NTDs) in twins, we conducted a
population-based study that included live births and fetal deaths in Los Angeles County …