KnowraNeural tube defectLinked fromLinked fromThe 14 pages that link to Neural tube defect, each with the reason it gives.All 14Broader topic 5Related 9Food fortificationRelated: Folic acid fortification of staple foods can reduce their occurrence.FolateRelated: Adequate folic acid before conception and in early pregnancy lowers their incidence.MicronutrientRelated: Adequate folate intake before and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of these defects.Prenatal screeningRelated: Maternal blood markers and ultrasound can screen for some neural tube defects.NeurulationRelated: They are clinical outcomes of disrupted neurulation.Folic acidRelated: Taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy lowers the risk of these defects.One-carbon metabolismRelated: Periconceptional folic acid reduces risk, though the protective mechanisms are not fully resolved.B vitaminsRelated: Low folate around conception increases risk, and folic acid intake helps prevent these defects.Human embryonic developmentRelated: It demonstrates the consequences of disruption during neurulation.