The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on folic acid supplementation for the prevention of neural tube defects. Evidence shows that folic acid supplements reduce the risk of neural tube defects in developing babies. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from May 10 through June 6, 2016 at /uspstf/public-comments-and-nominations/opportunity-for-public-comment.
