A survey of folate knowledge and consumer behaviours in Western Australia prior to the introduction of mandatory food fortification.

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Published in Aust N Z J Public Health on December 01, 2009

Authors

Caron Molster1, Amanda Samanek, Carol Bower, Peter O'Leary

Author Affiliations

1: Office of Population Health Genomics, Division of Public Health, Department of Health, Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia 6849. caron.molster@health.wa.gov.au

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