Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD  20824
Phone:	1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751
TDD:	(301) 468-5981
Web Address:	www.ninds.nih.gov
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It also provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.
March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone:	(914) 997-4488
Web Address:	www.marchofdimes.com
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC  20007-4226
Phone:	1-800-621-3141 (202) 944-3285
Fax:	(202) 944-3295
E-mail:	sbaa@sbaa.org
Web Address:	www.sbaa.org
The Spina Bifida Association of America is a voluntary health agency that provides information about spina bifida to parents and health professionals to promote public awareness, advocacy, and research. This organization produces written and audiovisual materials, including a newsletter and brochures covering topics such as latex allergy and folic acid.

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Author:	Ralph Poore	Last Updated: March 2, 2007
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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