Study of Vitamin-D Deficiency among Pregnant Women in their First Trimester Visiting a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Vitamin-D deficient pregnant women are more likely to have pregnancy complications like pre-eclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, diabetes, preterm birth, etc. Associated factors include ethnicity, skin coverall, use of sun protection, overweight, vitamin-D intake, and smoking....

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Main Authors: Dipty Shrestha, Rachana Saha, Chandrima Karki, Shilpi Mahato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nepal Medical Association 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Nepal Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/6235