This review article discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, prenatal screening, diagnosis,
prevention potentials, and epidemiologic impact of neural tube defects (NTDs). The average …

Neural tube defects (NTDs) are common birth defects and contribute to life-long disabilities,
high medical care costs, and perinatal and child mortality. This review is a primer on …

Objectives: To find the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs), and compare the findings
with local and international data, and highlight the important role of folic acid …

Neural tube defects (NTDs), serious birth defects of the brain and spine usually resulting in
death or paralysis, affect an estimated 300,000 births each year worldwide. Although the …

Objectives: To study the incidence, types, and sites of neural tube defects (NTDs) and its
associated maternal and environmental variables. Methods: All preterm and full term live …

Background Folate-sensitive neural tube defects (NTDs) are an important, preventable
cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. There is a need to describe the current global …

BACKGROUND Neural tube defects are one of the most prevalent congenital anomalies.
Data on the total birth prevalence, live birth and stillbirth prevalence of neural tube defects in …

Neural tube defects [‎ NTDs]‎ are important factors in fetal and infant mortality. There have
been no studies on the incidence of NTDs in Jordan. A one-year prospective study was …

Background Neural tube defects are common congenital anomalies that result from early
malformation in the development of the spinal cord and brain. It is related to substantial …

Abstract Background Neural tube defects (NTDs) are associated with high rates of neonatal
mortality and morbidity worldwide. The promotion of folic acid fortification and …