Spina Bifida: January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Spina Bifida: January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

• CDC information: What should you know about spina bifida?
• CDC information: Not all spina bifida is preventable but folic acid reduces risk by up to 70%
• CDC quiz: How much do you know about folic acid?
• Did you know that since 2001, 101 genes have been studied in relation to the risk of spina bifida. MTHFR, CBS, and BHMT are the most commonly studied genes. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator