date:Jun 22, 2012
folate status in women of childbearing age. However, fortification alone would not provide the full requirement.
It thus remains important to better educate women of childbearing age about folic acid supplement use.
Study details
Data was analyzed for 3,209 children. Maternal folate levels were measured in early pregnancy, and the use of folic acid supplement assessed using questionnaires. The childrens emotional and behavioral problems were assessed with the Child Behavior Checklist at the a