Spina bifida is a series of birth defects that affect the development of the spine and nervous system, resulting in the spinal column not fully closing.
3 main types of spina bifida
1 IN 1,000 births results in the most serious type of spina bifida
80% of children with spina bifida survive into adulthood
Source: NHS Choices
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