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What are the most common NTDs?

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What are the most common NTDs?

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The two most common NTDs are spina bifida (spi-na-bif-a-da) and anencephaly (an-en-sef-a-lee). These birth defects can cause lifelong disability or death. Many NTDs (up to 70%) can be prevented by getting enough of the B vitamin folic acid every day, prior to getting pregnant.

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