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A cross-sectional evaluation of erythrocyte folate levels was performed at recruitment and used to calculate the prevalence of folate deficiency (erythrocyte folate &lt; 340 nmol\/l) and insufficiency (erythrocyte folate &lt; 906 nmol\/l). Sociodemographic and lifestyle data as well as information on prenatal FA supplementation were recorded. Descriptive and multivariate statistical analyses were performed. The prevalence of folate deficiency and insufficiency were 9\u00b76 % and 86\u00b75 %, respectively. Most of women used prenatal FA supplements, but only 6\u00b73 % did so as recommended. Supplementation with FA during the periconceptional period abolished folate deficiency and reduced folate insufficiency. Prenatal FA supplementation with \u22651000 \u00b5g\/d in periconceptional time and pregnancy planning increased erythrocyte folate levels. 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