Burden, risk factors and maternal and offspring outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Burden, risk factors and maternal and offspring outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The burden, determinants and outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in sub-Saharan Africa are not known. We summarized existing evidence on the prevalence, risk factors and complications of GDM in the region. Methods PubMed was searched from inception to January 31st 201...

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Main Authors: Barnabas Kahiira Natamba, Arthur Araali Namara, Moffat Joha Nyirenda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Burden
Risk factors
Outcomes
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-019-2593-z

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