Associations of Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency with Pregnancy and Neonatal Complications in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

Associations of Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency with Pregnancy and Neonatal Complications in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

Pregnant women in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America are at risk of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and prevalence throughout these regions are among the highest, globally. Maternal VDD has been associated with increased risk of a number of adverse maternal and neonatal health outcomes, yet...

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Main Authors: Paige van der Pligt, Jane Willcox, Ewa A. Szymlek-Gay, Emily Murray, Anthony Worsley, Robin M. Daly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
pregnancy
obstetric
maternal
neonatal
developing countries
pre-eclampsia
gestational diabetes mellitus
low birth weight
small for gestational age
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/5/640

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