Preconceptional folic acid supplementation in Japan
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چکیده
Although a recommendation for preconceptional folate supplementation was issued by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2000, and promotional efforts were made by various related academic societies, including the Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (JSOG) and the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (JAOG), uptake of folate supplementation has been insufficient. In the present report, we summarize the situation and present issues in Japan.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 57 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017