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References used for this fact sheet
- Owen, J, Halliday, JL & Stone, CA, 2000, ‘Neural tube defects in Victoria, Australia: potential contributing factors and public health implications’, Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol. 24, No. 6, pp. 584–589. More information here.
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- General Facts: What is spina bifida? Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of South Australia. More information here.
- Neural tube defects - spina bifida and anencephaly, Centre for Genetics Education. More information here.
- Folate before and during early pregnancy, Centre for Genetics Education. More information here.
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