Using state and provincial surveillance programs to reduce risk of recurrence of neural tube defects in the United States and Canada: A missed opportunity?

ConclusionThe number of birth defects surveillance programs with NTD recurrence prevention activities has decreased over the past decade due to a range of barriers, most notably a lack of resources. However, while some recurrence prevention activities require part‐time staff, other activities could be accomplished using minimal resources. Birth Defects Research (Part A) 106:875–880, 2016.© 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Source: Birth Defects Research Part A: Clinical and Molecular Teratology - November 27, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Timothy J. Flood, Chelsea M. Rienks, Alina L. Flores, Cara T. Mai, Barbara K. Frohnert, Rachel E. Rutkowski, Jane A. Evans, Russell S. Kirby Tags: Research Article Source Type: research