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Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida latin word for split spine. Most common group of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTD). The neural tube develops into the brain and spinal cord.
Women with certain chronic health problems such as diabetes and seizure disorders.
If taking continuosly anticonvulcant medications. Approximately 1/100 of having a baby with spina bifida.
Another way is that it is usually treated surgically between 24 to 48 hours after birth.
In 2000, Jean was voted #25 of the Top 100 Female Athletes of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated for Women, a list topped by the Olympic track and field sensation, Jackie JoynerKersee.
David ProudActor
British actor, best known for his work on the British soap, Eastenders where he played Oxford student Adam Best. He was born with spina bifida and uses a wheelchair.
Blaine HarrisonMusician
Blaine Harrison is the lead singer of the British group The Mystery Jets, a fourpiece British indie band. Blaine has spina bifida and uses crutches to get around.
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