BACKGROUND Low folate concentrations are inversely associated with birth defects, including neural tube defects, congenital heart disease and oral clefts. Conversely, high folate concentrations may be associated with adverse outcomes, including increased risk of colorectal cancer among those with pre-existing neoplasms. The purpose of our study was to investigate the folate status of a national...

This study examines the determinants of health-seeking culture among women reproductive age in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. The identified this were belief systems, level education, cost healthcare services, and Proximity. researcher used descriptive survey design to sample opinion representatives get a detailed description childbearing using quantitative qualitative data. Six hundred (600) sam...

Women of childbearing age who are at high-risk have a higher proportion death caused by pre-existing medical conditions aggravated the pregnancy. Poor behavior and not carrying out preconception care will make this condition worsened. Meanwhile, data implementation in Indonesia still cannot be found. The research design was descriptive quantitative using survey approach, with population 68 wome...

Daily consumption of 400 microg folic acid prior to conception and during early pregnancy is recommended for the prevention of neural tube defects (NTD). Strategies to increase folic acid consumption include supplements and fortified foods. Milk is consumed by women and can be fortified with folic acid but little is known about the effect of fortified milk on blood folate concentration in women...