Study finds folic acid access gaps may increase birth defects risks
Study finds folic acid access gaps may increase birth defects risks
- June 8, 2026
- Research by Yael Marks, clinical pharmacy practice, and Isabel Almeida, Chicano/Latino studies, featured in Medical Xpress and News Medical
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Access to health care and insurance coverage strongly influence whether women take recommended amounts of folic acid to help prevent serious birth defects, according to University of California, Irvine researchers using the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program data. … The project brought together researchers across multiple UC Irvine disciplines, including the School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, the Department of Chicano/Latino Studies, and the Department of Psychology, highlighting the value of cross-divisional collaboration in addressing public health disparities.
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