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Spina Bifida Association: About Spina Bifida
URL: http://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/site/c.liKWL7PLLrF/b.2642323/k.8E10/Spina_Bifida.htm

Description:
Information about spina bifida, "a neural tube defect that happens in the first month of pregnancy when the spinal column doesn't close completely. ... Each year, about 3,000 pregnancies are affected by these birth defects." Provides a FAQ, website links, and fact sheets on topics such as genetics, folic acid, hip function, and educational issues. From the Spina Bifida Association, which promotes the prevention of the defect and provides resources for those affected by it.

LII Topics: Birth Defects (Teratology), Reproductive and Sexual Health

Publisher:
Spina Bifida Association of America

LII Database Information:
Record 24605 created by Jennifer English on 09/26/2007
Last modification on 07/02/2008
Published: 10/04/2007  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/24605

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