Anemia is a global threat among women of reproductive age (WRA), or 15–49 years old
women, both in developed and developing countries. Prevalence of anemia in WRA is …

Pregnant women are at high risk for iron deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient
requirements during pregnancy. Despite high coverage of iron and folic acid …

Effective coverage of antenatal iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation is important to
prevent adverse maternal and newborn health outcomes. We interviewed 2572 women from …

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Health functioning declines with age, but there are disparities in its progression with regard
to socioeconomic status, particularly education attainment, income, and wealth. This paper …

Background In developing countries, including Ethiopia, maternal mortality is a major public
health concern. The Ethiopian Demographic Health Survey (EDHS) reported that the …

Objectives Vitamin D deficiency in neonates can have life-threatening consequences, hence
the knowledge of risk factors is essential. This study aimed to explore the effect of maternal …

Micronutrient deficiencies are known to affect more than two billion people globally [1]. The
magnitude of the problem is much greater in low-income countries, where multiple …

Neural tube defects (NTDs), such as spinal cord and brain defects, are due to abnormal
embryonic development of the neural tube and associated with increased fetal and infant …

Pregnant women are at high risk for iron deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient
requirements during pregnancy. Despite high coverage of iron and folic acid …