Meera Viswanathan

Aug 1, 2023 | jamanetwork.com | Meera Viswanathan |Rachel Peragallo Urrutia |Jennifer Middleton |Leila C. Kahwati

Abstract Importance  Neural tube defects are among the most common birth defects in the US. Objective  To review new evidence on the benefits and harms of folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. Evidence Review  Sources included PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and trial registries from July 1, 2015, through July 2, 2021; references; and experts, with surveillance through February 10, 2023.