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Comment
. 2003 Nov;67(11):903-4.
doi: 10.1002/bdra.10141.

Folate deficiency is an "imminent health hazard" causing a worldwide birth defects epidemic

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Folate deficiency is an "imminent health hazard" causing a worldwide birth defects epidemic

Godfrey P Oakley Jr. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol. 2003 Nov.
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