… tube defects has remained unchanged. We discuss the risk factors of neural tube defects
and propose preventive measures to decrease the number of neonates with neural tube defects…

… factors include the occurrence of infections, alcohol consumption, smoking, and environmental
pollution (5). Reviews about risk factors … of the main risk factors for neural tube defects de…

… Although the majority of neural tube defects are … neural tube closes by the 28th day of
gestation, the window of prevention opportunity is limited. Other risk factors for neural tube defects …

… risk factors for neural tube defects (NTDs) poorly predict population-level NTD risk.
However… that are known or highly suspected to increase the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs), …

… The genetic basis is not yet well understood, but several nongenetic risk factors have
been identified as have possibilities for prevention by maternal folic acid supplementation. …

… factors on recurrence rates of neural tube defect. Our data suggest that the risk of recurrence
of neural tube defect is influenced by the number of previous neural tube defects, area of …

Fetuses with neural tube defects (NTDs) may suffer from associated syndromes and disorders.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the syndromes and disorders associated …

… Further studies are required to validate the risk factors identified in this study, which can then
be used to inform preventative and prophylactic strategies to reduce the incidence of NTDs. …

… However, as so little is known about NTD risk factors in this very high prevalence … risk factors
and generate hypotheses for further in-depth study. Despite these limitations, the risk factors …

Blood was taken at the first antenatal clinic from 56049 pregnant women. Neural tube defect
(NTD) pregnancies (81) were compared to controls (247) for plasma vitamin B 12 (B 12 ) (ng/…