Region Statistics for Middle East.
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
- ** Used estimate of wheat flour consumption in Saudi Arabia
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | |||||||
| Kuwait | |||||||
| Oman* | 91,000 | 1.2 | 110 | 237.6 | 100 | 110 | 100 |
| Saudi Arabia | |||||||
| Yemen | 868,000 | 1.2 | 1,043 | 407.7 | 70 | 730 | 70 |
| Jordan | 216,000 | 3.3 | 714 | 513.0 | 90 | 643 | 90 |