Region Statistics for Asia.
Abbreviations:
- NTD = Neural Tube Defects, for which spina bifida and anencephaly are the predominant ones;
- SBA = Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
- FAP SBA = Folic Acid-Preventable Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
| Countries with Active, Mandatory, Programs to Fortify Flour with Folic Acid | Annual Births | Prevenlence of NTD* Births per 1,000 Live Births | Annual Cases of FAPSBA* | Folic Acid Consumption from Fortification (mcg/day)* | Program Coverage (%) | Annual Cases of FAPSPA* Prevented | Percent of FAPSBA Cases Prevented |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 4,834,000 | 0.7 | 3,384 | 126.0 | 90 | 1,523 | 45 |
| Nepal | 563,000 | 4.7 | 2,647 | 186.3 | 9 | 244 | 9 |
| Vietnam | 1,598,000 | 1.9 | 3,037 | 133.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |