Global health issues related to cleft lip and palate: Prevention and treatment need to team together.

Autor: Tolarová, Marie M., Tolarova, Marie M
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Zdroj: Indian Journal of Dental Research; Sep/Oct2016, Vol. 27 Issue 5, p455-456, 2p
Abstrakt: The author reflects on several health issues related with cleft lip and palate and the prevention and treatment available for them. The author mentions the etiology of orofacial clefts and its being a common congenital anomaly caused by interactions between genetic and environmental factors. She adds that food fortification particularly with folic acid can be beneficial in protecting oneself from cleft palate.
Databáze: Complementary Index