Folate, Vitamin B12, and Homocysteine Levels in Women With Neural Tube Defect-Affected Pregnancy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract

Folate and vitamin B12 are deficient in both cases and control mothers. The lower levels of folate and vitamin B12 with an elevated homocysteine level in NTD-affected pregnancy may be an indication that these biochemical variables were risk factors for NTDs. Folate/multivitamin supplementation and/or food fortification should be promoted.