Sentences with phrase «preventing women of reproductive age»

These findings are important given the high prevalence of overweight and obesity worldwide, and suggest that preventing women of reproductive age from becoming overweight or obese is important to the health of their children.

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However, data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicate that even with fortification, nearly a quarter of all reproductive - age women have folate levels that are sub-optimal to prevent neural tube defects.

The FDA should be on the frontlines of advancing public health, and expanded access to contraception is the best way to prevent unintended pregnancies for women of all reproductive ages,» said Vanessa Cullins, M.D., PPFA vice president for medical affairs.