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Folate inadequacy in pregnancy has been associated with several adverse outcomes, including folate-responsive neural-tube defects, neural crest disorders, fetal growth retardation, low birth weight, preterm delivery, and neonatal folate deficiency. The prevalence of folate deficiency in low- and middle-income countries is considerably higher. Thus, this study will narrow the information gap by assessing the prevalence of folate deficiency and associated factors among pregnant women in the Haramaya district. |
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