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What impact has mandatory folic acid fortification had on the incidence of CVD and stroke in the US and Canada? (DGAC 2010)


Conclusion

A limited body of evidence suggest stroke mortality has declined in US and Canadian populations following mandatory folate fortification.



Grade: Limited

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What impact has mandatory folic acid fortification had on the incidence of CVD and stroke?


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Folic Acid Fortification impact on CVD and Stroke