The Effects of Folic Acid Deficiency during Pregnancy.
Scientific inquiry
The importance of folic acid consumption beforehand as well as throughout pregnancy cannot be understated. In as much as there are numerous causes of Neural tube Defects (NTDs), the predominant cause is failure to take substantial amounts of folic acid. Can public campaign of strengthening folic acid in the diet minimize the occurrence of NTDs found in the poor people in relation to the typical number of NTDs found in the wealthy class of people? Dessie et al., (2017) states that in as much as cases of NTDs in emerging nations are four times higher compared to those found in industrialized nations, what matters the most is how to mitigate this issue through administering proper diet throughout pregnancy. In as much as the World Health Organization is determined to mitigate the rate of NTDs globally, regions where people with below average earnings seem to be highly prone to NTDs, mainly because of lack of appropriate diet administration.
Problem statement
Research proves that insufficient intake of folic acid during pregnancy results in neural tube defects in babies. This creates abnormal developmental challenges, improper flourishing of the baby as well as death. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016), approximately 300,000 infants have NTDs at birth. A big portion of that figure stems from emerging and underdeveloped nations. Furthermore, Dessie, et al., (2017) state that 10% of infant deaths are caused by NTDs. A substantial portion, that is 10% of genetic disorders as well as deficiencies account for 41,000 yearly deaths as well as 2.3 million cases of people living with disability derived from these neural defects. The post-natal impacts of these neural defects are felt by females as well as babies who live in such regions. Dessie et al., 2017 recommends that folic acid ought to be consumed 30 days prior to pregnancy as well as for 3 months at the start of a pregnancy. This consumption can massively minimize the chances of NTDs from occurring. This research’s key area of concentration is the...
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