Helping Your Patients Be Folic Strong
What Does the Data in Wisconsin Show?
The Pregnancy Risk and Monitoring System (PRAMS) data from 2012 demonstrate that half (49.8%) of all mothers in Wisconsin did not take folic acid prior to pregnancy. Furthermore, disparities become apparent when pre-pregnancy supplement use is examined in terms of race/ethnicity, age, and socioeconomic status. Importantly, between 2009-20011, only an average of 76.4% of women surveyed had been advised about supplement use at their postpartum appointment.
Source: Wisconsin PRAMS 2012, Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Source: Wisconsin PRAMS 2012, Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Source: Wisconsin PRAMS 2012, Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services
Source: Wisconsin PRAMS 2009-2011, Division of Public Health, Department of Health Services
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Provider Resources
Please refer to the resources below for an overview of the importance of folic acid, recommendations for use, strategies for talking to women, and important insurance coverage updates! Additional references are also provided.
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Additional References
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