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Provision of folic acid for reducing arsenic toxicity in arsenic-exposed children and adults

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Volume 2017, No. 5, Article CD012649, Year 2017

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of the provision of folic acid (through folic acid fortified foods or supplements), alone or in combination with other nutrients, on arsenic toxicity and arsenic-related health outcomes (i.e. neurocognitive function, skin lesions, congenital disorders and cancer) in arsenic-exposed populations.
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Citations: 16
Authors: 8
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Research Areas
Cancer
Maternal And Child Health
Mental Health
Study Design
Randomised Control Trial