1997
Folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects. Should it be a priority for developing countries?
Perez-escamilla R. Folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects. Should it be a priority for developing countries? UNSCN Nutrition 1997, 34-5. PMID: 12293181.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1995
Periconceptional folic acid and neural tube defects: public health issues.
Pérez-Escamilla R. Periconceptional folic acid and neural tube defects: public health issues. Bulletin Of The Pan American Health Organization 1995, 29: 250-63. PMID: 8520610.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeural tube defectsFolic acid supplementationPublic health issueAcid supplementationUnfavorable benefit/risk ratioPericonceptional folic acid intakeTube defectsBenefit/risk ratioRecurrent neural tube defectsHealth issuesFolic acidFolic acid intakePericonceptional folic acidDietary counselingPrimary preventionAcid intakeNTD pregnanciesRisk ratioProtective effectLow prevalenceFood fortificationMedical guidanceLow dosagePericonceptionSupplementation