Alina L Flores
Biographic Data
| ID | 5483861 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alina L Flores |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alina L |
| FAMILY NAME | Flores |
| SIGNATURE | FLORES A L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8426-3251 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Neural Tube Defects in Costa Rica, 1987–2012
Neural tube defects in Latin America and the impact of fortification
Objective Data on the prevalence of birth defects and neural tube defects (NTD) in Latin America are limited. The present review summarizes NTD prevalence and time trends in Latin American countries and compares pre- and post-fortification periods to assess the impact of folic acid fortification in these countries. Design We carried out a literature review of studies and institutional reports published between 1990 and 2010 that contained informa…
Modelling fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid and the potential impact on Mexican-American women with lower acculturation
Objective Hispanics with lower acculturation may be at higher risk for neural tube defects compared with those with higher acculturation due to lower total folic acid intake or other undetermined factors. Modelling has indicated that fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid could selectively target Mexican Americans more than other race/ethnicities. We assessed whether fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid could selectively inc…
Preparing for a Healthy Future Today
Young Latina adults require targeted health messages to meet the unique needs of this life stage. Folic acid messages for the prevention of neural tube defects that are effective for other women might not be relevant to this group. The aim of this study was to identify barriers and motivators to folic acid consumption for this population and develop educational materials and messages that address their needs. This article presents 3 phases of for…
Effect of different dosage and administration schedules of folic acid on blood folate levels in a population of Honduran women of reproductive age
Background Observational studies and clinical trials have shown conclusive evidence that periconceptional folic acid supplementation prevents up to 70 % of neural tube defects (NTD). The Honduran government wanted to implement a supplementation programme of folic acid but needed to assess the relative effects of two dosages of folic acid. Objective To determine the effect of two dosages of folic acid on blood folate levels in Honduran female fact…
Postpartum women in the Honduran health system
Results from this study provide potential avenues for food fortification, as well as underscore the need for further education about the role of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects. Results highlight that standardized health education for Honduran women of reproductive age is needed if folic acid consumption through fortification and supplementation is to be successful and sustainable
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Postpartum women in the Honduran health system
Results from this study provide potential avenues for food fortification, as well as underscore the need for further education about the role of folic acid in the prevention of neural tube defects. Results highlight that standardized health education for Honduran women of reproductive age is needed if folic acid consumption through fortification and supplementation is to be successful and sustainable
Effect of different dosage and administration schedules of folic acid on blood folate levels in a population of Honduran women of reproductive age
Background Observational studies and clinical trials have shown conclusive evidence that periconceptional folic acid supplementation prevents up to 70 % of neural tube defects (NTD). The Honduran government wanted to implement a supplementation programme of folic acid but needed to assess the relative effects of two dosages of folic acid. Objective To determine the effect of two dosages of folic acid on blood folate levels in Honduran female fact…
Preparing for a Healthy Future Today
Young Latina adults require targeted health messages to meet the unique needs of this life stage. Folic acid messages for the prevention of neural tube defects that are effective for other women might not be relevant to this group. The aim of this study was to identify barriers and motivators to folic acid consumption for this population and develop educational materials and messages that address their needs. This article presents 3 phases of for…
Modelling fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid and the potential impact on Mexican-American women with lower acculturation
Objective Hispanics with lower acculturation may be at higher risk for neural tube defects compared with those with higher acculturation due to lower total folic acid intake or other undetermined factors. Modelling has indicated that fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid could selectively target Mexican Americans more than other race/ethnicities. We assessed whether fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid could selectively inc…
Neural Tube Defects in Costa Rica, 1987–2012
Neural tube defects in Latin America and the impact of fortification
Objective Data on the prevalence of birth defects and neural tube defects (NTD) in Latin America are limited. The present review summarizes NTD prevalence and time trends in Latin American countries and compares pre- and post-fortification periods to assess the impact of folic acid fortification in these countries. Design We carried out a literature review of studies and institutional reports published between 1990 and 2010 that contained informa…
folic acid (6 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Folate and B Vitamins Research (5 works) · Population (5 works) · Biology (4 works) · Fortification (4 works) · Food fortification (3 works) · Food Science (3 works) · Cleft Lip and Palate Research (2 works)