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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the second leading cause of disability worldwide and a major contributor to the burden of suicide and ischemic heart disease, new data indicate. The findings highlight the importance of including depressive disorders as a global health priority, researchers say.
NTDs occur when the neural tube fails to close properly, which can result in neural tissue being exposed and susceptible to damage. Types of NTDs include spina bifida and encephalocele which can lead to permanent disability and anencephaly which always causes death [1].