Hispanic/Latina women are more likely to have a child born with a neural tube defect (NTD) than non-Hispanic White and Black women. Getting 400 mcg of folic acid daily before and during early pregnancy can help reduce the risk of NTDs. Use the graphic and sample message in English and Spanish on your various platforms to help raise awareness about folic acid among Hispanic/Latina women in your community.
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Sample message
English
Celebrate your family’s heritage while prioritizing your future! When it comes to your familia, choose folic acid. Start taking 400 mcg of folic acid every day to help prevent serious birth defects of the brain and spine. #FolicAcid #PowerToPrevent
Spanish
¡Celebra tu herencia y tu futuro! Cuando se trata de tu familia, elige ácido fólico. Comienza a tomar 400 mcg de ácido fólico todos los días para ayudar a prevenir graves defectos de nacimiento del cerebro y la columna vertebral. #ÁcidoFólico #ElPoderDePrevenir