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    Guideline No 427: folic acid and multivitamin supplementation for prevention of folic acid–sensitive congenital anomalies

    J. obstet. gynaecol. Can; 44 (6), 2022
    To provide updated guidance on pre-conception folic acid and multivitamin supplementation for primary and secondary (recurrence) prevention of neural tube defects and other folate-sensitive congenital anomalies. Women aged 12-45 years who could become pregnant should be aware of the risk of serious birth...

    Epilepsia käsitlus fertiilses eas naistel ja rasedatel

    The previous Estonian epilepsy treatment manual was prepared by an Estonian named L. Puusepa Under the leadership of the Society of Neurologists and Neurosurgeons in 2009 (1). It was done with a voluminous guide, where, among other topics, epilepsy treatment in fertile women was also discussed aged women...

    Guideline No. 410: prevention, screening, diagnosis, and pregnancy Management for fetal neural tube defects

    J. obstet. gynaecol. Can; 43 (1), 2021
    This revised guideline is intended to provide an update on the genetic aspects, prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of fetal neural tube defects. Target population: Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Neural tube defect screening should be offered to all pregnant women. For preven...

    Familial hypercholesterolaemia: identification and management. Last updated: 04 October 2019

    This guideline covers identifying and managing familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), a specific type of high cholesterol that runs in the family, in children, young people and adults. It aims to help identify people at increased risk of coronary heart disease as a result of having FH. In October 2019, we...

    Guideline: optimal serum and red blood cell folate concentrations in women of reproductive age for prevention of neural tube defects

    This guideline provides global, evidence-informed recommendations on blood folate concentrations in women of reproductive age for the prevention of neural tube defects in populations. It aims to help Member States and their partners in their efforts to make informed decisions on the appropriate nutrition...

    Guideline: Daily iron and folic acid supplementation in pregnant women

    It is estimated that 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. At least half of this anaemia burden is assumed to be due to iron deficiency. Member States have requested guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the effectiveness and safety of daily iron and folic acid supplementation in ...

    Guideline: Intermittent iron and folic acid supplementation in menstruating women

    Women of reproductive age are at increased risk of anaemia because of chronic iron depletion during the menstrual cycle. It is estimated that worldwide there are 469 million anaemic women of reproductive age. At least half of the cases are attributed to iron deficiency. This guideline provides global, ev...

    Guideline: Intermittent iron and folic acid supplementation in non-anaemic pregnant women

    It is estimated that 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. At least half of this anaemia burden is assumed to be due to iron deficiency. Member States have requested guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the effectiveness and safety of different schemes of iron and folic acid supp...

    Recommendations on Wheat and Maize Flour Fortification Meeting Report: Interim Consensus Statement

    This statement is based on scientific reviews prepared for a Flour Fortification Initiative (FFI) technical workshop held in Stone Mountain, GA, USA in 2008 where various organizations actively engaged in the prevention and control of vitamin and mineral deficiencies and various other relevant stakeholde...

    Weekly iron-folic acid supplementation (WIFS) in women of reproductive age: its role in promoting optimal maternal and child health

    Anaemia is a multi-factorial disorder that requires a multi-pronged approach for its prevention and treatment. Iron deficiency and infections are the most prevalent etiological factors. However other conditions may have a contributory role. They include nutritional deficiencies of vitamin A, vitamin B12,...