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.
Additional formats and languages
Choose folic acid- X (Twitter)
Elige ácido fólico- X (Twitter)
Sample message
English
Embrace the power of folic acid, a B vitamin that helps your body make new cells. For Hispanic women, taking 400 mcg of folic acid each day is especially important to reduce the risk of some serious birth defects. Celebrate your love for family by starting today! #FolicAcid #PowerToPrevent
Spanish
Aprovecha el poder del ácido fólico, una vitamina B que ayuda a tu cuerpo a crear nuevas células. Para las mujeres hispanas, tomar 400 mcg diarios es crucial para reducir defectos de nacimiento. ¡Celebra tu amor por la familia comenzando hoy mismo! #ÁcidoFólico #ElPoderDePrevenir