Spina Bifida

Spina Bifida

• 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. Folic acid related genes MTHFR and CBS have been studied the most. To find out more, visit the HuGE Navigator