The Protective Effect of Maternal Folic Acid Supplementation on Childhood Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Case-control Studies.

Wan Rosmawati Wan Ismail Raudah Abdul Rahman Nur Ashiqin Abd Rahman Azman Atil Azmawati Mohammed Nawi

Published in: Journal of preventive medicine and public health = Yebang Uihakhoe chi (2019)

Maternal folic acid supplementation was found to have a protective effect against childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Thus, healthcare professionals are recommended to provide regular health education and health promotion to the community on the benefits of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy.

Keyphrases

case control
health promotion
childhood cancer
healthcare
young adults
mental health
birth weight
public health
pregnancy outcomes
liver failure
respiratory failure
pregnant women
risk assessment
health information