Occurrence of Neural Tube Defects in Pregnant Women
Pleae use the following points below to write the Project Outline.
- Epidemiological topic of interest: The role Folic Acids plays in decreasing birth defects in pregnant women
- Epidemiological study design: case-control
- Main exposure/risk factor(s): Folic Acid
- Health outcome/disease(s): occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs)
- Population of interest : Pregnant womenin optimal child bearing age (ages 20-35)
- Research question(s): What is the association between the consumption of Folic Acid supplementation during pregnancy and the occurrence of neural tube defects or NTDs in women aged 20-35?
This assignment should be written as a 4-6 page scholarly paper excluding title page and references (do not just provide an outline). APA form and style are expected to be followed, including the correct use of in-text citations and references.