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Number of NTD family members in the UK family-based cohort
| England | Northern Ireland | Wales | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spina bifida | 331 | 122 | 26 | 479 |
| Encephalocele | 7 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| Spina bifida and Encephalocele | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Other NTDs* | 28 | 4 | 5 | 37 |
| Total NTD Cases | 368 | 131 | 32 | 531 |
| NTD Mothers | 321 | 121 | 30 | 472 |
| NTD Fathers | 263 | 105 | 21 | 389 |
*May include NTD in the context of multiple defects or spina bifida occulta.
