Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
P.O. Box 5801
Bethesda, MD  20824
Phone:	1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751
TDD:	(301) 468-5981
Web Address:	www.ninds.nih.gov
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
1600 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA  30333
Phone:	1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO)
TDD:	1-888-232-6348
E-mail:	cdcinfo@cdc.gov
Web Address:	www.cdc.gov/ncbddd
NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The Web site has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss.
March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone:	(914) 997-4488
Web Address:	www.marchofdimes.com
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health
6100 Executive Blvd., Room 3B01, MSC 7517
Bethesda, MD  20892-7517
Phone:	(301) 435-2920
Fax:	(301) 480-1845
E-mail:	ods@nih.gov
Web Address:	http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov
The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) supports research and disseminates research results in the area of dietary supplements. The ODS also provides advice to other federal agencies regarding research results related to dietary supplements.
Spina Bifida Association
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC  20007
Phone:	1-800-621-3141 (202) 944-3285
Fax:	(202) 944-3295
E-mail:	sbaa@sbaa.org
Web Address:	www.sbaa.org
The Spina Bifida Association of America is a voluntary health agency that provides information about spina bifida to parents and health professionals to promote public awareness, advocacy, and research. This organization produces written and audiovisual materials, including a newsletter and brochures covering topics such as latex allergy and folic acid.

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Author:	Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS	Last Updated: December 23, 2008
Medical Review:	Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Brian Leber, MDCM, FRCPC - Hematology
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