Burden of Neural Tube Defects and Their Associated Factors in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Published in: International journal of pediatrics (2023)

The pooled burden of NTDs in Africa was found to be high. Maternal age, alcohol consumption, pesticide and X-ray radiation exposure, history of stillbirth, and folic acid supplementation were significantly associated with NTDs.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
risk assessment
high resolution
risk factors
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
dual energy
clinical trial
physical activity
body mass index
mass spectrometry
weight loss
electron microscopy