Message from the Scottish Spina Bifida Association: The Scottish Spina Bifida Association has long advocated folic acid fortification in flour. However, we are frustrated to hear, that the Department of Health are stalling yet again on the mandatory flour fortification issue. Whilst there are considerable benefits in a UK wide approach, we would urge the Scottish Government to now take the lead in committing to mandatory fortification. In Scotland it is thought that nearly 50% of pregnancies are unplanned and mothers to be will not have increased folic acid intake prior to conception unless mandatory fortification is introduced. The Association believe that fortification of flour is the only option that will make a significant difference to the many pregnancies diagnosed with Neural Tube Defects, of which spina bifida is the most common.
Posted on: Fri, 16 May 2014 14:30:03 +0000
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