Background. Neural tube defects are a type of congenital anomaly caused by an
abnormality in the development of the brain and spinal cord during embryogenesis. They …

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 a group of disorders that arise from the
failure of the neural tube close between 21 and 28 days after conception. About 90% of …

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

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 …

There is scarcity of data on prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in lower‐income
countries. Local data are important to understand the real burden of the problem and …

Objective This study aims to estimate the prevalence of neural tube defects (NTDs) and to
identify potential risk factors in the Ethiopian context. Study design Systematic review and …

Background. Worldwide, an estimated 300,000 neonates are born with neural tube defects
(NTDs) each year. However, NTDs are underreported in Ethiopia though it causes …

Both genetic and non-genetic environmental factors are involved in the etiology of neural
tube defects (NTD) which affect 0.5-2/1000 pregnancies worldwide. This study aimed to …

Background: The epidemiology of neural tube defect (NTD) is face ignorance from the global
community. However, the problem is complex and it is a cause for child mortality and …