The Story of Folic Acid Fortification
This video documents the compelling story of how Folic Acid fortification has become a staple in the lives of women of child-bearing age everywhere to protect their babies from developing major birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly that are either fatal or have serious, long-term consequences for the child. The documentary short chronicles how spina bifida F could be the next major health problem eradicated after smallpox and polio.
Source: National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (DBDDD)
Running Time: (6:37) Release Date: 07/9/2013