Public Comment on Draft Recommendation Statement and Draft Evidence Review: Folic Acid to Prevent Neural Tube Defects

February 21, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on folic acid supplementation to prevent neural tube defects. The Task Force recommends taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from February 21, 2023 to March 20, 2023 here.