Anencephaly is a dangerous disease that attacks infants, where it is born without many parts of the brain and skull bones. The risk of a baby being born with this disease increases if the mother has a deficiency of folic acid during pregnancy. Anencephaly is an abnormality of fetal nerve tube formation. This disease prevents the formation of the baby's brain, skull, spine, or spinal cord normally. It's important to know how to reduce the risk of anencephaly, given the lack of treatment methods to save babies from this disease. Causes of anencephaly The exact cause of anencephaly is not known with certainty, but it is thought that a number of factors increase the risk that the baby will suffer from this disease, namely: Genetic disorders. Lack of certain nutrients, especially folic acid. Exposure to toxic substances and drugs or food consumed by the mother during pregnancy. Born to mothers who suffer from obesity or diabetes. Mothers are often exposed to high temperatures, fo...