Table 6.
Model-based estimation of neural tube defect (NTD) risk from red blood cell (RBC) folate distributions, with estimated NTD rates per 10,000 live births (uncertainty interval) post-implementation of corn masa fortification (NHANESa 2017–2018).
| Estimated NTDs/10,000 Live Births (UI) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|
| All WRA | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 6.3 (4.6, 8.1) | |
| Hispanic | 6.9 (5.1, 8.9) | |
| WRA, ECGP-only | ||
| Non-Hispanic White | 7.1 (5.3, 9.2) | REF |
| Hispanic | 7.5 (5.6, 9.6) | 0.37 |
a Abbreviations: enriched cereal grain product (ECGP), National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), women of reproductive age (WRA); p-values from simulated estimation of population distributions.