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[Federal Register: December 6, 1994]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
[CDC-512]
Assessment of Knowledge of the Relationship Between Folic Acid
Consumption and the Prevention of Spina Bifida and Anencephaly
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the
availability of fiscal year (FY) 1995 funds for a sole-source grant
with the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation for the evaluation of
the effectiveness of public health programs to prevent birth defects
through an assessment of the current state of knowledge among
reproductive-age women relative to folic acid consumption and the
prevention of spina bifida and anencephaly. Approximately $75,000 is
available in FY 1995 to fund this project. It is expected that the
award will begin on or about February 1, 1995, and will be made for a
12-month budget period within a project period up to three years.
Funding estimates are subject to change. Continuation awards within the
project period will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress and
availability of funds.
The primary purpose of this project is for the March of Dimes to
provide an assessment of the current state of knowledge and behavior
among U.S. women of reproductive age relative to folic acid consumption
and the prevention of SBA, as well as other pregnancy-related health
issues.
The assessment will be done by conducting a study of reproductive-
age women (ages 18-45). It is envisioned that results from the study
will be used to direct planning for national, State and local SBA
prevention programs, and will provide a baseline from which to later
evaluate progress in knowledge and behavior relative to folic acid
consumption.
The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the
health promotion and disease prevention objectives of ``Healthy People
2000,'' a PHS-led national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality
and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the
priority areas of Environmental Health, Maternal and Infant Health, and
Surveillance and Data Systems. (To order a copy of ``Healthy People
2000,'' see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.)
Authority: This program is authorized under Section 301 (42
U.S.C. 241) of the PHS Act.
Smoke-Free Workplace
The PHS strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a
smoke-free workplace and promote the non-use of all tobacco products.
This is consistent with the PHS mission to protect and advance the
physical and mental health of the American people.
Eligible Applicant
Assistance will be provided only to the March of Dimes Birth Defect
Foundation, White Plains, New York for this project. No other
applications are solicited. The program announcement and application
kit have been sent to the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.
The March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation is the most appropriate
and qualified institution to conduct the work under this grant for the
following reasons:
1. The Genetic Testing and Gene Therapy Survey, completed in 1992,
was commissioned, managed, and disseminated by the March of Dimes.
Based on 1,000 telephone interviews with a cross section of adults, the
survey has been instrumental in the development of public policy and
educational interventions since its release. The experience gained by
the March of Dimes during the conduct of this national survey makes it
the only national volunteer organization with the level of expertise
required to undertake and disseminate an analogous survey of
reproductive-age women's awareness of folic acid and other pregnancy-
related issues.
2. The history of success of the research efforts supported by the
March of Dimes is incomparable. The March of Dimes has played a key
role in significant advances in the understanding and prevention of
birth defects since Dr. Jonas Salk, with funding from the March of
Dimes, developed the vaccine that led to the conquest of polio in the
1950's.
3. The March of Dimes is the only volunteer organization which has
as its primary goal the improvement of the health of babies by
preventing birth defects and infant mortality. This organizational goal
parallels the CDC's health promotion and prevention goals outlined in
``Healthy People 2000.''
4. During the promotion of preventions such as Polio, Rubella and
Rh vaccines, a remarkable climate of trust was established between the
March of Dimes and women of childbearing age. The credibility and name
recognition earned by the March of Dimes through these past efforts
greatly increases the likelihood that women will participate in an
assessment of the level of knowledge and behavior regarding the
consumption of folic acid.
Executive Order 12372 Review
This program is not subject to the Executive Order 12372 review.
Public Health System Reporting Requirements
This program is not subject to the Public Health System Reporting
Requirements.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number is 93.283.
Other Requirements
Human Subjects
If the proposed project involves research on human subjects, the
applicant must comply with the Department of Health and Human Services
Regulations, 45 CFR Part 46, regarding the protection of human
subjects. Assurance must be provided to demonstrate that the project
will be subject to initial and continuing review by an appropriate
institutional review committee. The applicant will be responsible for
providing assurance in accordance with the appropriate guidelines and
form provided in the application kit.
Where to Obtain Additional Information
If you are interested in obtaining additional information regarding
this project, please refer to Announcement 512 and contact Adrienne S.
Brown, Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch,
Procurement and Grants Office, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), 255 East Paces Ferry Road, NE., Room 300, Mailstop E-
13, Atlanta, GA 30305, telephone (404) 842-6630.
A copy of ``Healthy People 2000'' (Full Report, Stock No. 017-001-
00474-0) or ``Healthy People 2000'' (Summary Report, Stock No. 017-001-
00473-1) referenced in the SUMMARY may be obtained through the
Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
20402-9325, telephone (202) 783-3238.
Dated: November 29, 1994.
Joseph R. Carter,
Acting Associate Director for Management and Operations, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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