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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
