Mandatory folic acid fortification in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Purpose: Dietary folic acid (FA) intakes were analyzed in random samples of 302 young women (aged 18 to 34) and 337 seniors (aged 65 to 74) residing in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). The analyses were an attempt to estimate the amount of FA they would consume solely because of mandatory fortification of foods.

Methods: Secondary analysis was performed on raw data collected through single 24-hour recalls as part of a larger study.

Prevalence of specific cardiovascular disease risk factors in young Newfoundland and Labrador adults living in urban and rural communities.

Introduction: The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has a high rate of cardiovascular disease. Risk factors of cardiovascular disease have not been well studied in young adults. There are reasons to believe that the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors may be higher in young adults residing in rural versus urban settings.