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Baseline investigations of folate status in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal West Australians prior to the introduction of mandatory fortification

Our study aimed to establish baseline folate status data in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Western Australians.

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Neural tube defects in Australia and food fortification with folic acid

Promotion of periconceptional folic acid supplement use began in Australia following publication of randomised trials showing effectiveness.

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Commentary: Folate and neural tube defects-the influence of Smithells et al. on research and policy in the Antipodes

We wanted to embark on an epidemiological research project that would contribute new knowledge and, at the same time, might prove the value of the registry...

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Paediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and practice following provision of educational resources about prevention

The study aims to provide paediatricians in Western Australia (WA) with educational resources about the prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure and fetal...

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Attitudes and behaviour predict women's intention to drink alcohol during pregnancy:

To explore women's alcohol consumption in pregnancy, and potential predictors of alcohol consumption in pregnancy.

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Physical and mental health in mothers of children with Down syndrome.

Physical and mental health in mothers of children with Down syndrome.

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Age at diagnosis of birth defects

Many birth defects surveillance programs ascertain cases of birth defects diagnosed beyond 1 year of age.

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Perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes in Western Australia - a population-based study (1980-2002)

To investigate perinatal risk factors for childhood Type 1 diabetes in Western Australia, using a complete population-based cohort.

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Fortification of flour with folic acid

After randomized, controlled trials established that consumption of folic acid before pregnancy and during the early weeks of gestation reduces the risk...