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Zhou Y, Lyu Y, Ye W, Shi H, Peng Y, Wen Z, Narayan A, Huang X, Chang S, Yang Y, Xu Y. The Prevalence of Anemia among Pregnant Women in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2024; 16:1854. [PMID: 38931209 PMCID: PMC11206842 DOI: 10.3390/nu16121854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to ascertain the prevalence of anemia, iron deficiency (ID), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among Chinese pregnant women. A total of 722 articles on maternal anemia during pregnancy published between January 2010 and December 2020 were compiled, and a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on 57 eligible studies including 1,376,204 pregnant women to ascertain the prevalence of anemia and the prevalence in different subgroups. The results showed that the prevalence of anemia, ID, and IDA among pregnant women in China were 30.7% (95% CI: 26.6%, 34.7%), 45.6% (95% CI: 37.0%, 54.2%), and 17.3% (95% CI: 13.9%, 20.7%), respectively. All prevalence increased with the progression of the pregnancy. There were sizable regional variations in the prevalence of anemia, ID, and IDA. Generally, lower prevalence was observed in the economically more advanced eastern region of the country, while the prevalence of ID was higher in the eastern region than that in the western region. The prevalence of anemia and IDA in rural areas was higher than that in urban areas, but ID prevalence was higher in urban areas. In conclusion, the regional differences and urban-rural disparities in the prevalence of anemia indicate the need for more context-specific interventions to prevent and treat anemia. It was found that dietary factors were one of the major causes of anemia, and iron-containing supplements and nutrition counseling could be effective interventions to reduce the prevalence of anemia, ID, and IDA among Chinese pregnant women.
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- Yalin Zhou
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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- Nutrition and Child Development Section, UNICEF Headquarters, 3 United Nations Plz, New York, NY 10017, USA;
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- Child Health and Development Section, UNICEF Office for China, NO.12 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China; (X.H.); (S.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- Child Health and Development Section, UNICEF Office for China, NO.12 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China; (X.H.); (S.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- Child Health and Development Section, UNICEF Office for China, NO.12 Sanlitun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China; (X.H.); (S.C.); (Y.Y.)
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China; (Y.Z.); (Y.L.); (W.Y.); (H.S.); (Y.P.); (Z.W.)
- PKUHSC-China Feihe Joint Research Institute of Nutrition and Healthy Lifespan Development, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Toxicological Research and Risk Assessment for Food Safety, Peking University, NO.38 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China
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Alsabbagh Alchirazi K, Jansson-Knodell C, Abu-Omar Y, Aldiabat M, Ford A, Telbany A, Qapaja T, Hamid O, Abu Shawer O, Rubio-Tapia A. Maternal, obstetrical, and neonatal outcomes in celiac disease. Scand J Gastroenterol 2024; 59:547-552. [PMID: 38314771 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2024.2311849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Some studies have suggested a link between celiac disease (CD) and adverse maternal, obstetrical, and neonatal outcomes. Using a large database, we evaluated the effect of CD on pregnancy outcomes. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) of all deliveries from 2015 to 2019 in the United States. Using ICD-10 codes, we identified pregnant patients who had CD and those who did not. A multivariate logistic regression was used to generate odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for maternal, obstetrical, and neonatal outcomes. RESULTS Of 12,039,222 deliveries between 2015 and 2019, there were 10,555 births in women with CD. Pregnant women with CD were more likely to be white and older compared to those without CD. Pregnant women with CD were significantly more likely to carry a diagnosis of gestational hypertension (OR 1.26; 95% CI 1.04-1.52), preeclampsia (1.28; 1.08-1.53), and severe preeclampsia (1.62; 1.25-2.09). They were less likely to have a full-term uncomplicated delivery (OR 0.11; 95% CI, 0.05-0.20), while being more likely to require device-assisted delivery (1.25; 1.04-1.50) and sustain 3rd or 4th degree vaginal lacerations (1.56; 1.21-2.02). Babies of pregnant women with CD were more likely to be small for gestational age (SGA) (OR 1.29; 95% CI 1.03-1.61). CONCLUSIONS CD in pregnancy appears to be associated with increased adverse maternal, obstetrical, and neonatal outcomes. Clinicians should discuss these increased risks with CD patients who are planning to conceive.
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- Hospital Medicine Department, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Hospital Medicine Department, WA University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Hospital Medicine Department, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Hospital Medicine Department, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Hospital Medicine Department, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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de Jong MF, Nemeth E, Rawee P, Bramham K, Eisenga MF. Anemia in Pregnancy With CKD. Kidney Int Rep 2024; 9:1183-1197. [PMID: 38707831 PMCID: PMC11069017 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD), anemia, and iron deficiency are global health issues affecting individuals in both high-income and low-income countries. In pregnancy, both CKD and iron deficiency anemia increase the risk of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, including increased maternal morbidity and mortality, stillbirth, perinatal death, preterm birth, and low birthweight. However, it is unknown to which extent iron deficiency anemia contributes to adverse outcomes in CKD pregnancy. Furthermore, little is known regarding the prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment of iron deficiency and anemia in pregnant women with CKD. Therefore, there are many unanswered questions regarding optimal management with oral or i.v. iron and recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in these women. In this review, we present a short overview of the (patho)physiology of anemia in healthy pregnancy and in people living with CKD. We present an evaluation of the literature on iron deficiency, anemia, and nutritional deficits in pregnant women with CKD; and we evaluate current knowledge gaps. Finally, we propose research priorities regarding anemia in pregnant women with CKD.
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- Margriet F.C. de Jong
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Women and Children’s Health, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
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Seifu BL, Tesema GA, Tebeje T, Legesse BT, Yehuala TZ, Wuneh AG, Tadese ZB, Mare KU. Determinants of normal haemoglobin concentration among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Positive deviance inquiry using cross-sectional study design. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e074477. [PMID: 38663921 PMCID: PMC11043768 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Low haemoglobin level in children is linked with short-term and long-term consequences including developmental delay. Globally, over half of the children under the age of five years had low haemoglobin concentration. However, there is limited research on the prevalence and determinants of normal haemoglobin concentration among under-five children in sub-Saharan Africa. OBJECTIVE To assess determinants of normal haemoglobin concentration among under-five children in SSA. DESIGN Cross-sectional study design using a positive deviance approach SETTING: 33 SSA countries. PARTICIPANTS 129 408 children aged 6-59 months PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES: A multilevel Poisson regression model with robust variance was fitted to identify determinants of normal haemoglobin concentration. An adjusted prevalence ratio with a 95% CI was reported to declare the statistical significance. RESULT The pooled prevalence of normal haemoglobin concentration among under-five children in SSA was 34.9% (95% CI: 34.6% to 35.1%). High maternal education, middle and rich household wealth, female child, frequent antenatal care visits, non-anaemic mothers, taking anthelmintic drugs and normal nutritional status were associated with increased odds of normal haemoglobin concentration. On the other hand, higher birth order, having fever and diarrhoea, rural residence were associated with lower odds of normal haemoglobin levels. CONCLUSION According to our finding, only four out of 10 under-five children in SSA had a normal haemoglobin level. This finding proved that anaemia among children in SSA remains a serious public health concern. Therefore, improving maternal education, provision of drugs for an intestinal parasite and early detection and treatment of maternal anaemia, febrile illness and diarrhoeal disease is important.
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- Beminate Lemma Seifu
- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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- Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences and Medicine, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatal Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institutes of Health Science, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Informatics, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Samara University, Samara, Ethiopia
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Chen GD, Li PS, Zhou ZX, Wang HY, Gou XY, Ye SX, Lin DX, Fan DZ, Wang LJ, Liu ZP. Associations of maternal serum concentration of iron-related indicators with birth outcomes in Chinese: a pilot prospective cohort study. Ital J Pediatr 2024; 50:39. [PMID: 38439018 PMCID: PMC10913255 DOI: 10.1186/s13052-024-01621-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous studies of maternal iron and birth outcomes have been limited to single indicators that do not reflect the comprehensive relationship with birth outcomes. We aimed to investigate the relationship between maternal iron metabolism and neonatal anthropometric indicators using comprehensive iron-related indicators. METHODS A total of 914 Chinese mother-child dyads were enrolled in this prospective study. Subjects' blood samples were collected at ≤ 14 weeks of gestation. Serum concentrations of iron-related indicators were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Femur length was measured by B-ultrasound nearest delivery. Neonatal anthropometric indicators were collected from medical records. RESULTS After adjustment for potential covariates, higher iron (per one standard deviation, SD increase) was detrimentally associated with - 0.22 mm lower femur length, whereas higher transferrin (per one SD increase) was associated with 0.20 mm higher femur length. Compared with normal subjects (10th-90th percentiles), subjects with extremely high (> 90th percentile) iron concentration were detrimentally associated with lower femur length, birth weight, and chest circumference, and a higher risk of low birth weight, LBW (HR: 3.92, 95%CI: 1.28, 12.0). Subjects with high concentration of soluble transferrin receptor, sTFR and transferrin (> 90th percentile) were associated with higher femur length. Subjects with low concentration of iron and ferritin concentrations (< 10th percentile) were associated with a higher risk of LBW (HR: 4.10, 95%CI: 1.17, 14.3) and macrosomia (HR: 2.79, 95%CI: 1.06, 7.35), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Maternal iron overload in early pregnancy may be detrimentally associated with neonatal anthropometric indicators and adverse birth outcomes.
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- Geng-Dong Chen
- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
- Biobank of Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
- Biobank of Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Obstetrics, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, No.11 Renmin West Road, Changchen District, 528000, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Foshan Institute of Fetal Medicine, Foshan Women and Children Hospital, 528000, Foshan city, Guangdong Province, China.
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Tang GH, Sholzberg M. Iron deficiency anemia among women: An issue of health equity. Blood Rev 2024; 64:101159. [PMID: 38042684 DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2023.101159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/04/2023]
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Iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional deficiency in the world. For women, the risk of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia increases due to iron demands during pregnancy and regular iron losses due to menstruation during reproductive years. These interrelated conditions are of public health concern as they are highly prevalent, and the negative consequences such as chronic fatigue, cognitive impairment and poor quality of life are broad and multifaceted. People of low socioeconomic status are at higher risk of iron deficiency due to low intake of expensive iron-rich foods, and decreased access to healthcare. In this review, we applied a health equity lens to describe the current state of care for women with iron deficiency with or without anemia. We have highlighted several structural challenges that span from the laboratory diagnosis, inconsistent screening guidelines, and stigma associated with heavy menstrual bleeding, to treatment barriers.
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- Grace H Tang
- Hematology-Oncology Clinical Research Group, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, and Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, St. Michael's Hospital, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, Canada.
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Díaz-Torres S, Díaz-López A, Arija V. Effect of Prenatal Iron Supplementation Adapted to Hemoglobin Levels in Early Pregnancy on Fetal and Neonatal Growth-ECLIPSES Study. Nutrients 2024; 16:437. [PMID: 38337721 PMCID: PMC10857398 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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In this randomized clinical trial, we evaluated the effects of prenatal iron supplementation adapted to pregnant women's initial hemoglobin (Hb) levels on fetal growth parameters until birth in women from the Mediterranean coast of northern Spain. All (n = 791) women were iron-supplemented during pregnancy according to Hb levels at the 12th gestational week: stratum 1 (Hb: 110-130 g/L) received 40 or 80 mg iron daily; stratum 2 (Hb > 130 g/L) received 40 or 20 mg iron daily. Fetal biometric and anthropometric measurements were evaluated in the three trimesters and at birth, respectively. In stratum 1, using 80 mg/d instead of 40 mg/d increased the risk of fetal head circumference > 90th percentile (OR = 2.49, p = 0.015) at the second trimester and fetal weight (OR = 2.36, p = 0.011) and femur length (OR = 2.50, p = 0.018) < 10th percentile at the third trimester. For stratum 2, using 40 mg/d instead of 20 mg/d increased the risk of fetal head circumference > 90th percentile (OR = 3.19, p = 0.039) at the third trimester. A higher risk of delivering an LGA baby (OR = 2.35, p = 0.015) for birthweight was also observed in stratum 1 women receiving 80 mg/d. It is crucial to adjust the prenatal iron supplementation to each pregnant woman's needs, i.e., adapted to their initial Hb levels, to achieve optimal fetal development, since excessive iron doses appear to adversely influence fetal growth.
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- Sandra Díaz-Torres
- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain; (S.D.-T.); (A.D.-L.)
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), 43005 Tarragona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain; (S.D.-T.); (A.D.-L.)
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), 43005 Tarragona, Spain
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- Nutrition and Mental Health (NUTRISAM) Research Group, Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), 43204 Reus, Spain; (S.D.-T.); (A.D.-L.)
- Institut d’Investigació Sanitària Pere Virgili (IISPV), 43005 Tarragona, Spain
- Collaborative Group on Lifestyles, Nutrition, and Tobacco (CENIT), Tarragona-Reus Research Support Unit, Jordi Gol Primary Care Research Institute, 43202 Reus, Spain
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Abdullahi AS, Suliman A, Khan MAB, Khair H, Ghazal-Aswad S, Elbarazi I, Al-Maskari F, Loney T, Al-Rifai RH, Ahmed LA. Temporal trends of hemoglobin among pregnant women: The Mutaba'ah study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0295549. [PMID: 38064469 PMCID: PMC10707684 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low hemoglobin (Hb) level is a leading cause of many adverse pregnancy outcomes. Patterns of changes in Hb levels during pregnancy are not well understood. AIM This study estimated Hb levels, described its changing patterns across gestational trimesters, and identified factors associated with these changes among pregnant women. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from the ongoing maternal and child health cohort study-The Mutaba'ah Study, was used (N = 1,120). KML machine learning algorithm was applied to identify three distinct cluster trajectories of Hb levels between the first and the third trimesters. Descriptive statistics were used to profile the study participants. Multinomial multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with change patterns in Hb levels. RESULTS The three identified clusters-A, B and C-had, respectively, median Hb levels (g/L) of 123, 118, and 104 in the first trimester and 119, 100, and 108 in the third trimester. Cluster 'A' maintained average normal Hb levels in both trimesters. Cluster 'B', on average, experienced a decrease in Hb levels below the normal range during the third trimester. Cluster 'C' showed increased Hb levels in the third trimester but remained, on average, below the normal range in both trimesters. Pregnant women with higher gravida, diabetes mellitus (type 1 or 2), nulliparity or lower level of education were more likely to be in cluster 'B' than the normal cluster 'A'. Pregnant women who reported using iron supplements before pregnancy or those with low levels of education. were more likely to be in cluster 'C' than the normal cluster 'A'. CONCLUSION The majority of pregnant women experienced low Hb levels during pregnancy. Changes in Hb levels during pregnancy were associated with parity, gravida, use of iron before pregnancy, and the presence of diabetes mellitus (type 1 or 2).
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- Aminu S. Abdullahi
- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Family Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Medicine, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Centre for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Tiruye G, Shiferaw K. Antenatal Care Reduces Neonatal Mortality in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Matern Child Health J 2023; 27:2064-2076. [PMID: 37789167 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03765-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Neonatal deaths remain a serious public health concern in Ethiopia; being one of the top five countries contributing to half of the neonatal deaths worldwide. Although antenatal care (ANC) is assumed as one of the viable options that contribute to neonatal survival, findings from original studies indicated disparities in the effect of ANC on neonatal mortality. Thus, this review aimed to determine the pooled effect of ANC on neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. METHODS Databases such as PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, HINARI, and Cochrane Central Library were searched for articles using keywords. Selection of eligible articles and data extraction were conducted by an independent author. The risk of a bias assessment tool for non-randomized studies was used to assess the quality of the articles. Comprehensive meta-analysis version 2 software was used for meta-analysis. Heterogeneity and publication bias of included studies were assessed using I2 test statistic and Egger test, respectively. The random-effect model was employed; an outcome is reported using a risk ratio with a 95% confidence interval. RESULTS Of 28 included studies, 20 showed receiving at least one ANC visit had a significant association with neonatal mortality. Accordingly, the estimated pooled risk ratio for neonatal mortality was 0.59 (95% CI 0.45, 0.77) among infants born to women who had at least one ANC visit compared to infants born to women who had no ANC visits. CONCLUSION This finding indicated that neonatal mortality was decreased among infants born to women who had at least one ANC visit compared to infants born to women who had no ANC visit. Therefore, promoting and strengthening ANC service utilization during pregnancy would accelerate the reduction of neonatal mortality in Ethiopia.
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- Getahun Tiruye
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
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Hansen R, Sejer EPF, Holm C, Schroll JB. Iron supplements in pregnant women with normal iron status: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2023; 102:1147-1158. [PMID: 37403900 PMCID: PMC10407016 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Effects of daily iron supplementation in iron replete pregnancy are unclear. This systematic review aimed to assess benefits and harms of oral iron supplements in pregnant women without anemia and iron deficiency. MATERIAL AND METHODS We predefined and registered a protocol in PROSPERO (CRD42020186210) and performed the review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology. We searched for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and observational studies comparing daily oral iron supplementation with no iron supplements in non-anemic iron replete pregnant women. Searches were conducted in MEDLINE (by PubMed), EMBASE (by OVID), Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov from inception to September 2022 without language restrictions. Two authors independently screened records, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias using the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB2). One author read full-texts, assessed certainty of evidence by GRADE and conducted meta-analyses using a random-effects model. Primary outcomes included iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency, hemoglobin >130 g/L, elevated iron status, small for gestational age newborns, low birthweight newborns, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies. RESULTS Eight RCTs (2822 women) but no observational studies were eligible for inclusion. Daily oral iron supplementation in pregnancy probably reduces iron deficiency anemia at term (risk ratio [RR]: 0.51, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.38-0.70; 4 RCTs, 1670 women; I2 = 13%; moderate-certainty evidence) and the incidence of low birthweight babies (RR: 0.30, 95% CI: 0.13-0.68; 2 RCTs, 361 infants; I2 = 0%; moderate-certainty evidence). In addition, it may reduce iron deficiency at term (RR: 0.74, 95% CI: 0.60-0.92; 4 RCTs, 1663 women; I2 = 58%; low-certainty evidence) and the incidence of small for gestational age babies (RR: 0.39, 95% CI: 0.17-0.86; 1 RCT, 213 infants; I2 not estimable; low-certainty evidence). CONCLUSIONS Daily iron supplementation in iron replete non-anemic pregnant women probably reduces the risk of maternal iron deficiency anemia at term and low birthweight.
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- Rebecka Hansen
- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyCopenhagen University Hospital Amager and HvidovreHvidovreDenmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyCopenhagen University Hospital Amager and HvidovreHvidovreDenmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyCopenhagen University Hospital Amager and HvidovreHvidovreDenmark
- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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- Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyCopenhagen University Hospital Amager and HvidovreHvidovreDenmark
- Department of Clinical MedicineUniversity of CopenhagenCopenhagenDenmark
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Sangkhae V, Fisher AL, Ganz T, Nemeth E. Iron Homeostasis During Pregnancy: Maternal, Placental, and Fetal Regulatory Mechanisms. Annu Rev Nutr 2023; 43:279-300. [PMID: 37253681 PMCID: PMC10723031 DOI: 10.1146/annurev-nutr-061021-030404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Pregnancy entails a large negative balance of iron, an essential micronutrient. During pregnancy, iron requirements increase substantially to support both maternal red blood cell expansion and the development of the placenta and fetus. As insufficient iron has long been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, universal iron supplementation is common practice before and during pregnancy. However, in high-resource countries with iron fortification of staple foods and increased red meat consumption, the effects of too much iron supplementation during pregnancy have become a concern because iron excess has also been linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes. In this review, we address physiologic iron homeostasis of the mother, placenta, and fetus and discuss perturbations in iron homeostasis that result in pathological pregnancy. As many mechanistic regulatory systems have been deduced from animal models, we also discuss the principles learned from these models and how these may apply to human pregnancy.
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- Veena Sangkhae
- Center for Iron Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA;
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- Endocrine Unit and Nephrology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Center for Iron Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA;
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- Center for Iron Disorders, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA;
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Grzeszczak K, Kapczuk P, Kupnicka P, Simińska DK, Lebdowicz-Knul J, Kwiatkowski SK, Łanocha-Arendarczyk N, Chlubek D, Kosik-Bogacka DI. The Trace Element Concentrations and Oxidative Stress Parameters in Afterbirths from Women with Multiple Pregnancies. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13050797. [PMID: 37238667 DOI: 10.3390/biom13050797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the intensity of oxidative stress by measuring the concentrations of lipid peroxidation products (LPO) in fetal membrane, umbilical cord, and placenta samples obtained from women with multiple pregnancies. Additionally, the effectiveness of protection against oxidative stress was assessed by measuring the activity of antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and glutathione reductase (GR). Due to the role of iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) as cofactors for antioxidant enzymes, the concentrations of these elements were also analyzed in the studied afterbirths. The obtained data were compared with newborn parameters, selected environmental factors, and the health status of women during pregnancy to determine the relationship between oxidative stress and the health of women and their offspring during pregnancy. The study involved women (n = 22) with multiple pregnancies and their newborns (n = 45). The Fe, Zn, and Cu levels in the placenta, umbilical cord, and fetal membrane were determined using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) using an ICAP 7400 Duo system. Commercial assays were used to determine SOD, GPx, GR, CAT, and LPO activity levels. The determinations were made spectrophotometrically. The present study also investigated the relationships between trace element concentrations in fetal membrane, placenta, and umbilical cord samples and various maternal and infant parameters in women. Notably, a strong positive correlation was observed between Cu and Zn concentrations in the fetal membrane (p = 0.66) and between Zn and Fe concentrations in the placenta (p = 0.61). The fetal membrane Zn concentration exhibited a negative correlation with shoulder width (p = -0.35), while the placenta Cu concentration was positively correlated with placenta weight (p = 0.46) and shoulder width (p = 0.36). The umbilical cord Cu level was positively correlated with head circumference (p = 0.36) and birth weight (p = 0.35), while the placenta Fe concentration was positively correlated with placenta weight (p = 0.33). Furthermore, correlations were determined between the parameters of antioxidative stress (GPx, GR, CAT, SOD) and oxidative stress (LPO) and the parameters of infants and maternal characteristics. A negative correlation was observed between Fe and LPO product concentrations in the fetal membrane (p = -0.50) and placenta (p = -0.58), while the Cu concentration positively correlated with SOD activity in the umbilical cord (p = 0.55). Given that multiple pregnancies are associated with various complications, such as preterm birth, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and placental and umbilical cord abnormalities, research in this area is crucial for preventing obstetric failures. Our results could serve as comparative data for future studies. However, we advise caution when interpreting our results, despite achieving statistical significance.
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- Konrad Grzeszczak
- Department of Biology and Medical Parasitology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biology and Medical Parasitology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Independent Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Botany, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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Grzeszczak K, Kapczuk P, Kupnicka P, Mularczyk M, Kwiatkowski S, Chlubek D, Kosik-Bogacka D. Preliminary Study of Iron Concentration in the Human Placenta in Twin Pregnancies. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13050749. [PMID: 37238619 DOI: 10.3390/biom13050749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pregnancy significantly increases the demand for iron (Fe) in the female body to facilitate maternal blood volume expansion, placental development, and fetal growth. As Fe flux in pregnancy is significantly influenced by the placenta, the aim of this study was to determine the dependencies between the Fe concentration in the placenta, the infant's morphometric parameters and the woman's morphological blood parameters in the last trimester. METHODS The study was conducted on 33 women with multiple (dichorionic-diamniotic) pregnancies from whom the placentas were drawn, and their 66 infants, including pairs of monozygotic (n = 23) and mixed-sex twins (n = 10). Fe concentrations were determined based on inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) using ICAP 7400 Duo, Thermo Scientific. RESULTS The results of the analysis showed that lower placental Fe concentrations were associated with deteriorated morphometric parameters of infants, including weight and head circumference. Although we found no statistically significant dependencies between Fe concentration in the placenta and the women's morphological blood parameters, higher Fe concentration in the placenta of mothers supplemented with Fe correlated with better morphometric parameters in infants compared to those whose mothers received no Fe supplementation. CONCLUSIONS The research adds additional knowledge for placental iron-related processes during multiple pregnancies. However, many limitations of the study do not allow detailed conclusions to be assessed, and statistical data should be assessed conservatively.
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- Konrad Grzeszczak
- Department of Biology and Medical Parasitology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Human and Clinical Anatomy, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Department of Biochemistry and Medical Chemistry, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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- Independent Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Botany, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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Saville NM, Bhattarai S, Harris-Fry H, Giri S, Manandhar S, Morrison J, Copas A, Thapaliya B, Arjyal A, Haghparast-Bidgoli H, Baral SC, Hillman S. Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a virtual antenatal intervention for improved diet and iron intake in Kapilvastu district, Nepal: VALID. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e064709. [PMID: 36797013 PMCID: PMC9936277 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite evidence that iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements can improve anaemia in pregnant women, uptake in Nepal is suboptimal. We hypothesised that providing virtual counselling twice in mid-pregnancy, would increase compliance to IFA tablets during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with antenatal care (ANC alone. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This non-blinded individually randomised controlled trial in the plains of Nepal has two study arms: (1) control: routine ANC; and (2) 'Virtual' antenatal counselling plus routine ANC. Pregnant women are eligible to enrol if they are married, aged 13-49 years, able to respond to questions, 12-28 weeks' gestation, and plan to reside in Nepal for the next 5 weeks. The intervention comprises two virtual counselling sessions facilitated by auxiliary nurse midwives at least 2 weeks apart in mid-pregnancy. Virtual counselling uses a dialogical problem-solving approach with pregnant women and their families. We randomised 150 pregnant women to each arm, stratifying by primigravida/multigravida and IFA consumption at baseline, providing 80% power to detect a 15% absolute difference in primary outcome assuming 67% prevalence in control arm and 10% loss-to-follow-up. Outcomes are measured 49-70 days after enrolment, or up to delivery otherwise. PRIMARY OUTCOME consumption of IFA on at least 80% of the previous 14 days. SECONDARY OUTCOMES dietary diversity, consumption of intervention-promoted foods, practicing ways to enhance bioavailability and knowledge of iron-rich foods. Our mixed-methods process evaluation explores acceptability, fidelity, feasibility, coverage (equity and reach), sustainability and pathways to impact. We estimate costs and cost-effectiveness of the intervention from a provider perspective. Primary analysis is by intention-to-treat, using logistic regression. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION We obtained ethical approval from Nepal Health Research Council (570/2021) and UCL ethics committee (14301/001). We will disseminate findings in peer-reviewed journal articles and by engaging policymakers in Nepal. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ISRCTN17842200.
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- Naomi M Saville
- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Population Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Institute for Global Health, University College London, London, UK
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- HERD International, Kathmandu, Nepal
- HERD, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Institute for Women's Health, University College London, London, UK
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OjiNjideka Hemphill N, Pezley L, Steffen A, Elam G, Kominiarek MA, Odoms-Young A, Kessee N, Hamm A, Tussing-Humphreys L, Koenig MD. Feasibility Study of Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v Probiotic Supplementation in an Urban Academic Facility among Diverse Pregnant Individuals. Nutrients 2023; 15:875. [PMID: 36839232 PMCID: PMC9966742 DOI: 10.3390/nu15040875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Despite iron intake recommendations, over a quarter of pregnant individuals have iron deficiency. Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (Lp299v®) enhances iron absorption in non-pregnant populations and may have positive effects in pregnancy among those with sufficient iron stores; however, no studies have evaluated the effect of Lp299v® on maternal and neonatal iron status among individuals at risk for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy. Thus, this study aims to assess the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of daily oral Lp299v® maternal supplementation among diverse pregnant individuals. (2) Methods: In this double-blind placebo-controlled randomized supplementation feasibility study, participants were randomized to probiotic Lp299v® + prenatal vitamin with iron or placebo + prenatal vitamin with iron from 15-20 weeks of gestation through delivery. (3) Results: Of the 20 enrolled and randomized participants, 58% (7/12) from the Lp299v® group and 75% (6/8) from the placebo group were retained. Adherence to supplementation was 72% for Lp299v®/placebo and 73% for the prenatal vitamin. A slower decline in maternal hematological and iron parameters across pregnancy was observed in the Lp299v® group compared to placebo. (4) Conclusions: Lp299v® may be a tolerable therapy during pregnancy and has the potential to affect maternal and neonatal hematological and iron status.
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- Nefertiti OjiNjideka Hemphill
- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Population Health Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, 820 S. Wood St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 250 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, 116 Reservoir Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1919 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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- Department of Human Development Nursing Science, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, 845 S. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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Vulin M, Magušić L, Metzger AM, Muller A, Drenjančević I, Jukić I, Šijanović S, Lukić M, Stanojević L, Davidović Cvetko E, Stupin A. Sodium-to-Potassium Ratio as an Indicator of Diet Quality in Healthy Pregnant Women. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14235052. [PMID: 36501082 PMCID: PMC9737568 DOI: 10.3390/nu14235052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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This study aimed to investigate diet quality in healthy pregnant women based on the Na-to-K ratio from 24 h urine sample and food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), to compare dietary micro- and macronutrient intake with current nutritional recommendations (RDA), and to investigate whether gestational weight gain (GWG) is associated with Na-to-K ratio and diet quality during pregnancy in general. Sixty-four healthy pregnant women between 37 and 40 weeks of gestation participated in the study. Participants' GWG, body composition, molar 24 h urine Na-to-K ratio, and FFQ data on average daily total energy, food groups, and micro-/macronutrient intake were obtained. A Na-to-K ratio of 2.68 (1.11-5.24) does not meet nutrition quality and is higher than the WHO recommendations due to excessive sodium and insufficient potassium intake. FFQ Na-to-K ratio was associated with a higher daily intake of soups, sauces, cereals, fats, and oils and a low intake of fruit and non-alcoholic beverages. A total of 49% of pregnant women exhibited excessive GWG, which was attributed to the increase in adipose tissue mass. GWG was not associated with total energy but may be the result of insufficient physical activity during pregnancy. Daily intake of vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, niacin, riboflavin, calcium, iron, and zinc was suboptimal compared to RDA.
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- Martina Vulin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Center of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Center of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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- Department of Physiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
- Scientific Center of Excellence for Personalized Health Care, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, HR-31000 Osijek, Croatia
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Dieteren C, Sarkar S, Saharan S, Bonfrer I. Effects of a smartphone application on maternal health knowledge and dietary diversity among pregnant women in India: a randomized single center pilot study. JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.29392/001c.39604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background India contributes to one-fifth of infant and maternal deaths globally. Healthy lifestyles during pregnancy combined with good quality health care can help to avoid many maternal and neonatal deaths. Access to appropriate information is important for developing or maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The increased coverage of smartphones across low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has given rise to smartphone apps supporting healthy pregnancies. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of the smartphone application Together For Her on maternal health knowledge and dietary diversity among pregnant Indian women. Methods We ran a randomised single-centre pilot study in a private hospital in Maharashtra, India. We randomly selected pregnant women at ≤20 weeks of gestation who were invited to download the application, in addition to regular antenatal care. The control group only received regular antenatal care. Knowledge about a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, self-reported dietary diversity and individual characteristics were collected via telephone interviews at baseline (T0), midline (T0 + 4 weeks) and endline (T0 + 12 weeks). Results Complete data were collected for 179 respondents (intervention:94; control:85). Respondents in the intervention group showed larger increases in their knowledge over the 12-week study period, with an overall knowledge increase of 13.4 percentage points (P<0.001). The largest effects were found in the modules anaemia, breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact. Self-reported diversity in nutritional intake also improved significantly more in the intervention group than in the control group. Conclusions Smartphone applications can effectively supplement antenatal care by increasing women’s knowledge about a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy, which is likely to reduce the risk of adverse maternal health outcomes. Future research includes the roll-out of a larger multi-centre RCT to assess the effect of the smartphone application on health outcomes.
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Antony AC, Vora RM, Karmarkar SJ. The silent tragic reality of Hidden Hunger, anaemia, and neural-tube defects (NTDs) in India. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. SOUTHEAST ASIA 2022; 6:100071. [PMID: 37383344 PMCID: PMC10305893 DOI: 10.1016/j.lansea.2022.100071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Hidden Hunger arising from nutritional iron-, folate-, and vitamin-B12-deficiencies is exceedingly common in India and has profound negative impacts on anaemia, on pregnancy, and on embryonic-foetal neurodevelopment in utero, which predisposes to NTDs and psychological-psychiatric manifestations in childhood. Whereas younger-to-middle-aged Indians fail to perform at maximum potential, the elderly are at risk for calamitous neurologic events. However, these micronutrient-deficiencies are eminently correctable through food-fortification. Therefore, the Indian Government can no longer afford the luxury of inaction by either denying or downplaying the gravity of this problem. What is critically needed from India's leaders is an urgent, clear-eyed reappraisal and act of anagnorisis-(an often startling self-recognition and discovery of a profoundly serious error and tragic flaw)-in failing to confront this problem for decades. Only when closely followed by a metanoia-(a transformative change of heart that triggers remedial action)-can they help India avoid a catastrophic tryst with destiny.
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- Aśok C. Antony
- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Surgery Centre & Post-Graduate Institute, Implementing The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery in India, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Seifu BL, Tesema GA. Individual-and community-level factors associated with anemia among children aged 6–23 months in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from 32 sub-Saharan African countries. Arch Public Health 2022; 80:183. [PMID: 35933419 PMCID: PMC9357302 DOI: 10.1186/s13690-022-00950-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Anemia among children aged 6–23 months is a major public health problem worldwide specifically in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Anemia during the childhood period causes significant short-and long-term health consequences. However, there is a paucity of evidence on Anemia among children aged 6–23 months in SSA. Therefore, this study examined the individual- and community-level factors associated with anemia among children aged 6–23 months in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods A secondary data analysis was done based on the most recent Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) of 32 sub-Saharan African countries. A total weighted sample of 51,044 children aged 6–23 months was included for analysis. We have used a multilevel proportional odds model to identify predictors of severity levels of anemia. Variables with p < 0.2 in the bivariable analysis were considered for the multivariable analysis. In the multivariable multilevel proportional odds model, the Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with the 95% Confidence Interval (CI) was reported to declare the statistical significance and strength of the association. Results In this study, about 76.6% (95% CI: 76.2%, 76.9%) of children aged 6–23 months in sub-Saharan Africa were anemic. In the multivariable multilevel proportional odds model, being female, being aged 18–23 months, higher level of maternal education, being larger size at birth, belonging to a wealthier household, getting four ANC visits and above, advanced maternal age, and belonging to a community with high maternal education were significantly associated with lower odds of higher levels of anemia. On the other hand, being twin birth, being smaller size at birth, being of a higher order of birth, having fever in the last two weeks, and distance to a health facility were significantly associated with higher odds of higher levels of anemia. Conclusion The study found that more than three-fourths of children aged 6–23 months in sub-Saharan Africa were anemic. This finding proved that the severity levels of anemia among children in sub-Saharan Africa remain a serious public health concern. Therefore, to curve this problem enhancing maternal education, promoting maternal health service utilization, and improving health care access is crucial. In addition, health care providers better give special emphasis to twin births, higher-order birth, and those belonging to poor households to reduce the incidence of anemia among children aged 6–23 months in SSA.
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Seid S, Wondafrash B, Gali N, Ali A, Mohammed B, Kedir S. Determinants of Low Birth Weight Among Newborns Delivered in Silte Zone Public Health Facilities, Southern Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study. RESEARCH AND REPORTS IN NEONATOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.2147/rrn.s368436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Petry CJ, Olga L, Hughes IA, Ong KK. Associations between maternal iron supplementation in pregnancy and offspring growth and cardiometabolic risk outcomes in infancy and childhood. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263148. [PMID: 35622831 PMCID: PMC9140278 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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It was previously observed that maternal iron supplementation in pregnancy was associated with increased offspring size and adiposity at birth, possibly mediated through increased risk of gestational diabetes. In this study we investigated potential long-term associations of maternal iron supplementation in pregnancy with offspring growth in infancy, and growth and cardiometabolic risk factors in mid-childhood to seek evidence of nutritional programming. Using a nested case-control format, markers of growth and adiposity were measured at 3, 12 and 24 months of age in 341 infants from the Cambridge Baby Growth Study whose mothers supplemented with iron in pregnancy and 222 infants whose mothers did not. Measures of growth, glucose tolerance (using a 30 minute 1.75 g glucose/kg body weight oral glucose tolerance test), insulin sensitivity (HOMA IR) and blood pressure were collected in 122 and 79 of these children, respectively, at around 9.5 years of age. In infancy adiposity-promoting associations with maternal iron supplementation in pregnancy were evident at 3 months of age (e.g. mean difference in skinfold thickness: β = +0.15 mm, p = 0.02, in n = 341 whose mothers supplemented versus 222 that did not; waist circumference: β = +0.7 cm, p = 0.04, in n = 159 and 78, respectively) but differences lessened after this time (e.g. 3–12 month change in mean difference in skinfold thickness: β = -0.2 mm, p = 0.03, in n = 272 and 178, respectively). At ~9.5 years of age children whose mothers supplemented with iron in pregnancy had lower mean arterial blood pressures (β = -1.0 mmHg, p = 0.03, in n = 119 and 78, respectively). There were no apparent differences in markers of growth or other cardiometabolic factors. These results suggest that most of the associations of maternal iron supplementation in pregnancy on growth and adiposity evident at birth disappear during infancy, but there may be some evidence of long-term nutritional programming of blood pressure in mid-childhood.
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- Clive J. Petry
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Paediatrics, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Nathem Rashed R. Effect biological life factors on pregnant woman. BIONATURA 2022. [DOI: 10.21931/rb/2022.07.02.47] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Define anemia is the low concentration in the amount of hemoglobin according to age, sex and trimester pregnancy. The pregnant has three trimesters and has an exceptional hemoglobin range in every trimester. The pregnant has 124-135 g/dl in the 1st trimester, 110-117 g/dl in the 2nd trimester and 106-109 g/dl in the 3rd trimester. Many pregnant females had been found with anemia because of a low level of Iron. This leads to megaloblastic anemia because of iron deficiency anemia and B12 Vitamin, diet, gastrectomy, malabsorption, blood loss and physiological demand (pregnancy infancy and adolescence). The blood consists of Hemoglobin (Heam + globin) Heam and Iron protoporphyrin ring. Globin is the type of protein with a specific length of amino acid and a specific type of A, maybe 2 Alpha 2 Beta called A1 or 2 Alpha and 2 Bata called A2 or 2Alpha and Gamma called F Fetal. The production of hemoglobin depends on the previously mentioned factors. In this study, we focused on some factors associated with the amount of blood and how these factors affected anemia, which is the most important in Iron treatments, with considering other factors such as food, diversity, Economic situation, social status, number of the fetus, and number of pregnancies. Statistical analysis was used to detect the effect factors of anemia in pregnant. This study refers to 23.2% of anemia because of Iron deficiency during pregnancy. So, treatment of Iron deficiency reduces anemia during pregnancy time.
Keywords. Anemia; Hemoglobin; Pregnant Woman
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- Rawya Nathem Rashed
- Umm Al-rabeein High School for Outstanding Students _Directorate General of Education Nineveh. Mosul - Iraq
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Maternal Hemoglobin Concentrations and Birth Weight, Low Birth Weight (LBW), and Small for Gestational Age (SGA): Findings from a Prospective Study in Northwest China. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14040858. [PMID: 35215507 PMCID: PMC8879779 DOI: 10.3390/nu14040858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2022] [Revised: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Birth weight and related outcomes have profound influences on life cycle health, but the effect of maternal hemoglobin concentration during pregnancy on birth weight is still unclear. This study aims to reveal the associations between maternal hemoglobin concentrations in different trimesters of pregnancy and neonatal birth weight, LBW, and SGA. This was a prospective study based on a cluster-randomized controlled trial conducted from July 2015 to December 2019 in rural areas of Northwest China. Information on maternal socio-demographic status, health-related factors, antenatal visits, and neonatal birth outcomes were collected. A total of 3748 women and their babies were included in the final analysis. A total of 65.1% and 46.3% of the participants had anemia or hemoglobin ≥ 130 g/L during pregnancy. In the third trimester, maternal hemoglobin concentration was associated with birth weight in an inverted U-shaped curve and with the risks of LBW and SGA in extended U-shaped curves. The relatively higher birth weight and lower risks for LBW and SGA were observed when hemoglobin concentration was 100–110 g/L. When maternal hemoglobin was <70 g/L or >130 g/L, the neonatal birth weight was more than 100 g lower than that when the maternal hemoglobin was 100 g/L. In conclusion, both low and high hemoglobin concentrations in the third trimester could be adverse to fetal weight growth and increase the risks of LBW and SGA, respectively. In addition to severe anemia, maternal hemoglobin >130 g/L in the third trimester should be paid great attention to in the practice of maternal and child health care.
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Chahalis E, McGhie J, Mulokozi G, Barham S, Chappell C, Schenk C, Linehan M, Torres S, Dearden KA, West JH, Hall PC, Crookston BT. Tanzanian men's engagement in household chores is associated with improved antenatal care seeking and maternal health. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:666. [PMID: 34592950 PMCID: PMC8485498 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-04147-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Male support for partners’ antenatal care (ANC) has the potential to improve women’s care-seeking and maternal health outcomes. This study describes factors that are associated with men’s involvement in household tasks and explores the relationship between men’s help with tasks and women’s ANC-seeking, diet and workload during pregnancy as well as other health behaviors. Methods This study was conducted in five Lake Zone regions of Tanzania. Cross-sectional surveys were carried out among approximately 10,000 households that had children under the age of 2 years. Surveys were administered to mothers of children less than 2 years and where available, their male partners. Data were collected between December 2015 and May 2020, in conjunction with a large-scale campaign aimed at reducing childhood stunting by changing the behavior of mothers, caregivers, and decision makers. Data analysis included bivariate analysis and logistic regression modeling. Results Men’s engagement in household activities was significantly associated with living in an urban setting, being younger, having at least some formal schooling, early verbal interactions with their children, and male involvement in healthcare decisions. Additionally, mothers of male partners that were engaged in household activities were significantly older and more likely to have at least some secondary school education. Relative to households where men only infrequently helped out with chores or not at all, women from households where men frequently helped were significantly more likely to have taken iron tablets during pregnancy, report having eaten more than usual, lessening their household workload during their most recent pregnancy, and more likely to have played with their child in the week prior to the survey. Conclusion Male’s participation in household tasks is associated with a general improvement in mother’s ANC behaviors. Implicit in these findings is that general primary education for both men and women has health benefits that transcend socioeconomic class and that future interventions aimed to engage males in household tasks may target older males with less education living in rural areas.
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- RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
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Huang Y, Cao D, Chen Z, Chen B, Li J, Wang R, Guo J, Dong Q, Liu C, Wei Q, Liu L. Iron intake and multiple health outcomes: Umbrella review. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 63:2910-2927. [PMID: 34583608 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1982861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Iron is an essential trace element, while excess iron can lead to different levels of physical abnormalities or diseases. This umbrella review aimed to conduct a systematic evaluation of the possible relationships between iron intake and various health outcomes. We retrieved PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception through May 2021. A total of 34 meta-analyses with 46 unique health outcomes were identified. Heme iron intake was positively associated with nine outcomes, including colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and cardiovascular disease mortality, while dietary total iron intake could decrease the risk of colorectal adenoma, esophageal cancer, coronary heart disease, and depression. Iron supplementation was a protective factor against eight outcomes. However, it was associated with decreased length and weight gain. The quality of evidence for most outcomes was "low" or "very low" with the remaining eleven as "high" or "moderate". All outcomes were categorized as class III, IV, or NS based on evidence classification. Although high iron intake has been identified to be significantly associated with a range of outcomes, firm universal conclusions about its beneficial or negative effects cannot be drawn given the low quality of evidence for most outcomes.
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- Yin Huang
- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, UC Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Urology/Institute of Urology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Iron Deficiency in Celiac Disease: Prevalence, Health Impact, and Clinical Management. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13103437. [PMID: 34684433 PMCID: PMC8537360 DOI: 10.3390/nu13103437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Iron is an essential nutrient to life and is required for erythropoiesis, oxidative, metabolism, and enzymatic activities. It is a cofactor for mitochondrial respiratory chain enzymes, the citric acid cycle, and DNA synthesis, and it promotes the growth of immune system cells. Thus, iron deficiency (ID) leads to deleterious effects on the overall health of individuals, causing significant morbidity. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most recognized type of anemia in patients with celiac disease (CD) and may be present in over half of patients at the time of diagnosis. Folate and vitamin B12 malabsorption, nutritional deficiencies, inflammation, blood loss, development of refractory CD, and concomitant Heliobacter pylori infection are other causes of anemia in such patients. The decision to replenish iron stores and the route of administration (oral or intravenous) are controversial due, in part, to questions surrounding the optimal formulation and route of administration. This paper provides an algorithm based on the severity of symptoms; its impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQL); the tolerance and efficiency of oral iron; and other factors that predict a poor response to oral iron, such as the severity of histological damage, poor adherence to GFD, and blood loss due to mucosal lesions.
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Rissanen I, Geerlings MI, Juvela S, Miettunen J, Paananen M, Tetri S. Cerebrovascular disease at young age is related to mother's health during the pregnancy-The Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966 study. Int J Stroke 2021; 17:681-688. [PMID: 34427472 DOI: 10.1177/17474930211040720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE For prevention of cerebrovascular diseases at younger age, it is important to understand the risk factors occurring early in life. We investigated the relationship between mothers' general health during pregnancy and the offspring's risk of cerebrovascular disease in age of 15 to 52 years. METHODS Within the population-based prospective Northern Finland Birth Cohort 1966, 11,926 persons were followed from antenatal period to 52 years of age. Information on their mother's ill health conditions, i.e., hospitalizations, chronic diseases, medications, vitamin or iron supplement, fever, anemia, mood, and smoking was collected from 24th gestational week onwards. Ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular diseases of the offspring were identified from national registers in Finland. Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the association of mother's health conditions with incidence of cerebrovascular disease in the offspring, with adjustments for potential confounders. RESULTS During 565,585 person-years of follow-up, 449 (2.8%) of the offspring had a cerebrovascular disease. Hospitalization during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease in the offspring (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.49; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.06-2.08) after adjustment for confounders, as was having more than three ill health conditions (HR = 1.89; CI 1.14-3.11). Not using vitamin or iron supplement was associated with increased risk for cerebrovascular disease in the offspring (HR = 1.39; CI 1.01-1.89). CONCLUSIONS The results suggest that the risk of cerebrovascular disease may start as early as during the antenatal period, and the health characteristics of mothers during pregnancy may play a role in cerebrovascular disease risk of the offspring.
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- Ina Rissanen
- Research Unit of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht and Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht and Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.,Center for Life Course Health Research, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Research Unit of Clinical Neuroscience, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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Colman KS, Pavord S, Roy N. A quality improvement project for the cost-effective management of maternal anaemia. Br J Haematol 2021; 196:445-448. [PMID: 34462912 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Katherine S Colman
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.,Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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Kling PJ. Ironing Out the Details of Maternal-Fetal Iron Trafficking: New Tools in the Toolbox. J Nutr 2021; 151:2509-2510. [PMID: 34320201 PMCID: PMC8417915 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxab247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Mabuza GN, Waits A, Nkoka O, Chien LY. Prevalence of iron and folic acid supplements consumption and associated factors among pregnant women in Eswatini: a multicenter cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2021; 21:469. [PMID: 34193055 PMCID: PMC8246670 DOI: 10.1186/s12884-021-03881-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background During pregnancy, nutritional requirements increase and if not met, pregnancy-related complications may manifest. To prevent these undesirable outcomes, the World Health Organization recommends daily oral iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation as part of antenatal care. Despite this recommendation, the use of IFA supplements is still very low in several developing countries. Additionally, no prior information exists regarding the level of consumption of IFA in Eswatini. Thus, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of consumption of IFA supplements and to identify factors associated with the consumption of IFA supplements among pregnant women in Eswatini. Methods A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 330 pregnant women aged ≥ 18 years in their third trimester in Eswatini. Participants were recruited from eight purposively selected healthcare facilities from July 2019 to October 2019. Good consumption was defined as consuming all or almost all IFA supplements throughout pregnancy. Results During the first trimester, 10.3 % of the participants consumed all or almost all IFA supplements. In the second and third trimesters, those who consumed all or almost all supplements were 37 and 39.7 %, respectively, for iron and 37.6 and 40.9 %, respectively, for folic acid. Barriers, including side effects, forgetfulness, safe previous pregnancies without IFA, others’ advice against consumption, IFA stock-outs, inability to meet transport costs, and inadequate supply of IFA tablets, contribute to low consumption of IFA. Multivariate logistic regression models showed that the barriers were inversely associated with good consumption of IFA supplements. Better knowledge and attitude toward IFA and older maternal age were positively associated with good consumption of IFA supplements. Conclusions Low consumption of IFA supplements in overall pregnancy is mainly owing to the late antenatal care attendance. Strategies such as establishing a preconception care unit and school-based provision of IFA may be helpful. It is evident that most women still lack knowledge, and some have negative attitudes about IFA supplements. Health education to raise awareness and emphasize the importance of starting antenatal care early as well as consuming supplements on time should be revisited and intensified. Multiple strategies such as including community health care workers for distributing IFA supplements, discussing with clients about the measures to reduce forgetfulness, advising ways to prevent and manage the side effects, providing subsidies to cover transport costs, and ensuring adequate supply of IFA supplements in facilities may need to be employed to reduce the identified barriers.
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- Gugulethu N Mabuza
- International Health Program, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Bei-Tou, 11221, Taipei, Taiwan
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- International Health Program, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Bei-Tou, 11221, Taipei, Taiwan.,Institute of Public Health, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.,Taoyuan General Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Institute of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- International Health Program, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Bei-Tou, 11221, Taipei, Taiwan. .,Institute of Community Health Care, College of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, 155 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, 11221, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Keats EC, Oh C, Chau T, Khalifa DS, Imdad A, Bhutta ZA. Effects of vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, birth, child health and development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review. CAMPBELL SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS 2021; 17:e1127. [PMID: 37051178 PMCID: PMC8356361 DOI: 10.1002/cl2.1127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Background Almost two billion people who are deficient in vitamins and minerals are women and children in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). These deficiencies are worsened during pregnancy due to increased energy and nutritional demands, causing adverse outcomes in mother and child. To reduce micronutrient deficiencies, several strategies have been implemented, including diet diversification, large-scale and targeted fortification, staple crop bio-fortification and micronutrient supplementation. Objectives To evaluate and summarize the available evidence on the effects of micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in LMIC on maternal, fetal, child health and child development outcomes. This review will assess the impact of single micronutrient supplementation (calcium, vitamin A, iron, vitamin D, iodine, zinc, vitamin B12), iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation, multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplementation, and lipid-based nutrient supplementation (LNS) during pregnancy. Search Methods We searched papers published from 1995 to 31 October 2019 (related programmes and good quality studies pre-1995 were limited) in CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Embase, International Initiative for Impact Evaluations, LILACS, Medline, POPLINE, Web of Science, WHOLIS, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, R4D, WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. Non-indexed grey literature searches were conducted using Google, Google Scholar, and web pages of key international nutrition agencies. Selection Criteria We included randomized controlled trials (individual and cluster-randomized) and quasi-experimental studies that evaluated micronutrient supplementation in healthy, pregnant women of any age and parity living in a LMIC. LMIC were defined by the World Bank Group at the time of the search for this review. While the aim was to include healthy pregnant women, it is likely that these populations had one or more micronutrient deficiencies at baseline; women were not excluded on this basis. Data Collection and Analysis Two authors independently assessed studies for inclusion and risk of bias, and conducted data extraction. Data were matched to check for accuracy. Quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. Main Results A total of 314 papers across 72 studies (451,723 women) were eligible for inclusion, of which 64 studies (439,649 women) contributed to meta-analyses. Seven studies assessed iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation versus folic acid; 34 studies assessed MMN vs. IFA; 4 studies assessed LNS vs. MMN; 13 evaluated iron; 13 assessed zinc; 9 evaluated vitamin A; 11 assessed vitamin D; and 6 assessed calcium. Several studies were eligible for inclusion in multiple types of supplementation. IFA compared to folic acid showed a large and significant (48%) reduction in the risk of maternal anaemia (average risk ratio (RR) 0.52, 95% CI 0.41 to 0.66; studies = 5; participants = 15,540; moderate-quality evidence). As well, IFA supplementation demonstrated a smaller but significant, 12% reduction in risk of low birthweight (LBW) babies (average RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.78 to 0.99; studies = 4; participants = 17,257; high-quality evidence). MMN supplementation was defined as any supplement that contained at least 3 micronutrients. Post-hoc analyses were conducted, where possible, comparing the differences in effect of MMN with 4+ components and MMN with 3 or 4 components. When compared to iron with or without FA, MMN supplementation reduced the risk of LBW by 15% (average RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.77 to 0.93; studies = 28; participants = 79,972); this effect was greater in MMN with >4 micronutrients (average RR 0.79, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.88; studies = 19; participants = 68,138 versus average RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.92 to 1.11; studies = 9; participants = 11,834). There was a small and significant reduction in the risk of stillbirths (average RR 0.91; 95% CI 0.86 to 0.98; studies = 22; participants = 96,772) and a small and significant effect on the risk of small-for-gestational age (SGA) (average RR 0.93; 95% CI 0.88 to 0.98; studies = 19; participants = 52,965). For stillbirths and SGA, the effects were greater among those provided MMN with 4+ micronutrients. Children whose mothers had been supplemented with MMN, compared to IFA, demonstrated a 16% reduced risk of diarrhea (average RR 0.84; 95% CI 0.76 to 0.92; studies = 4; participants = 3,142). LNS supplementation, compared to MMN, made no difference to any outcome; however, the evidence is limited. Iron supplementation, when compared to no iron or placebo, showed a large and significant effect on maternal anaemia, a reduction of 47% (average RR 0.53, 95% CI 0.43 to 0.65; studies = 6; participants = 15,737; moderate-quality evidence) and a small and significant effect on LBW (average RR 0.88, 95% CI 0.78 to 0.99; studies = 4; participants = 17,257; high-quality evidence). Zinc and vitamin A supplementation, each both compared to placebo, had no impact on any outcome examined with the exception of potentially improving serum/plasma zinc (mean difference (MD) 0.43 umol/L; 95% CI -0.04 to 0.89; studies = 5; participants = 1,202) and serum/plasma retinol (MD 0.13 umol/L; 95% CI -0.03 to 0.30; studies = 6; participants = 1,654), respectively. When compared to placebo, vitamin D supplementation may have reduced the risk of preterm births (average RR 0.64; 95% CI 0.40 to 1.04; studies = 7; participants = 1,262), though the upper CI just crosses the line of no effect. Similarly, calcium supplementation versus placebo may have improved rates of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia (average RR 0.45; 95% CI 0.19 to 1.06; studies = 4; participants = 9,616), though the upper CI just crosses 1. Authors' Conclusions The findings suggest that MMN and vitamin supplementation improve maternal and child health outcomes, including maternal anaemia, LBW, preterm birth, SGA, stillbirths, micronutrient deficiencies, and morbidities, including pre-eclampsia/eclampsia and diarrhea among children. MMN supplementation demonstrated a beneficial impact on the most number of outcomes. In addition, MMN with >4 micronutrients appeared to be more impactful than MMN with only 3 or 4 micronutrients included in the tablet. Very few studies conducted longitudinal analysis on longer-term health outcomes for the child, such as anthropometric measures and developmental outcomes; this may be an important area for future research. This review may provide some basis to guide continual discourse around replacing IFA supplementation with MMN along with the use of single micronutrient supplementation programs for specific outcomes.
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- Emily C. Keats
- Centre for Global Child HealthThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenTorontoCanada
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- Centre for Global Child HealthThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenTorontoCanada
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- Centre for Global Child HealthThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenTorontoCanada
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- Centre for Global Child HealthThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenTorontoCanada
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- PediatricsUpstate Medical University, SyracuseNew YorkUSA
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- Centre for Global Child HealthThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenTorontoCanada
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Shao Y, Mao B, Qiu J, Bai Y, Lin R, He X, Lin X, Lv L, Tang Z, Zhou M, Xu X, Yi B, Liu Q. Association between Iron Supplementation, Dietary Iron Intake and Risk of Moderate Preterm Birth: A Birth Cohort Study in China. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 50:1177-1187. [PMID: 34540738 PMCID: PMC8410969 DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v50i6.6416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Background: To evaluate the independent and collective effects of maternal iron supplementation and dietary iron intake upon the risk of moderate preterm birth and its subtypes. Methods: In this birth cohort study, 1019 pregnant women with moderate preterm birth and 9160 women with term birth were recruited at Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital from 2010–2012 in China. Unconditional logistic regression models were utilized to evaluate the association between maternal iron supplementation, dietary iron intake, and the risk of moderate preterm birth and its subtypes. Results: Compared with non-users, iron supplement users exerted a protective effect upon the overall (OR=0.54, 95%CI=0.40–0.72) and spontaneous moderate preterm birth (OR=0.39, 95%CI=0.33–0.83). Compared with the 25th quartiles of dietary iron intake, either before or during pregnancy, it exerted a significantly protective effect upon those who had the highest quartiles of dietary iron intake (OR=0.87, 95%CI=0.82–0.95 for the highest quartiles of dietary iron intake before pregnancy OR=0.85, 95%CI=0.79–0.91). Positive association was observed between the additive scale and multiplicative scale for preterm birth, spontaneous preterm rather than medically indicated preterm. Conclusion: Iron supplements (60 mg/day) and high-iron intake (>25.86 mg/day before pregnancy, >30.46 mg/day during pregnancy) reduced the risk of moderate preterm birth. Positive correlation is found between the additive scale and multiplicative scale for preterm birth, spontaneous preterm birth.
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- Yawen Shao
- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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- Gansu Provincial Maternity and Child Care Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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Evidence-Based Recommendations for an Optimal Prenatal Supplement for Women in the U.S., Part Two: Minerals. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061849. [PMID: 34071548 PMCID: PMC8229801 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The levels of many essential minerals decrease during pregnancy if un-supplemented, including calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, and possibly chromium and iodine. Sub-optimal intake of minerals from preconception through pregnancy increases the risk of many pregnancy complications and infant health problems. In the U.S., dietary intake of minerals is often below the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), especially for iodine and magnesium, and 28% of women develop iron deficiency anemia during their third trimester. The goal of this paper is to propose evidence-based recommendations for the optimal level of prenatal supplementation for each mineral for most women in the United States. Overall, the evidence suggests that optimal mineral supplementation can significantly reduce a wide range of pregnancy complications (including anemia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, hyperthyroidism, miscarriage, and pre-eclampsia) and infant health problems (including anemia, asthma/wheeze, autism, cerebral palsy, hypothyroidism, intellectual disability, low birth weight, neural tube defects, preterm birth, rickets, and wheeze). An evaluation of 180 commercial prenatal supplements found that they varied widely in mineral content, often contained only a subset of essential minerals, and the levels were often below our recommendations. Therefore, there is a need to establish recommendations on the optimal level of mineral supplementation during pregnancy.
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Axling U, Önning G, Martinsson Niskanen T, Larsson N, Hansson SR, Hulthén L. The effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v together with a low dose of iron on iron status in healthy pregnant women: A randomized clinical trial. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2021; 100:1602-1610. [PMID: 33880752 PMCID: PMC8453534 DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Introduction Iron deficiency during pregnancy is a global health problem and is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled study was to evaluate the effect of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299v (Lp299v, 1010 colony forming units), 4.2 mg iron, 12 mg ascorbic acid and 30 µg folic acid (Lp) on iron status in healthy, non‐anemic, pregnant Swedish women. Material and methods A total of 326 women were randomized to receive Lp (n = 161) or placebo (n = 165) twice daily from gestational week 10–12 until end of pregnancy or until the potential start of iron therapy. The primary endpoint was serum ferritin at week 28. Results Intake of Lp attenuated the decrease in serum ferritin from baseline to week 28 (p = 0.003) and week 35 (p ˂ 0.001) and resulted in reduced prevalence of iron deficiency (59% vs 78%, p = 0.017) and iron deficiency anemia (7.4% vs 21%, p = 0.023) at week 35. Intake of Lp also resulted in beneficial effects on the soluble transferrin receptor (p = 0.011) and total body iron (p ˂ 0.001) at week 35. Gestational length and birthweight were comparable between groups. The proportion of women reporting adverse events during the study was comparable between groups. Conclusions Intake of Lp from early pregnancy was safe, attenuated the loss of iron stores and improved iron status in healthy pregnant women.
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- Probi AB, Lund, Sweden.,Biomedical Nutrition, Pure and Applied Biochemistry, Center for Applied Life Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences Lund, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Institute of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Maternal Diet Influences Fetal Growth but Not Fetal Kidney Volume in an Australian Indigenous Pregnancy Cohort. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13020569. [PMID: 33572217 PMCID: PMC7914647 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Suboptimal nutrition during pregnancy is recognised as a significant modifiable determinant in the development of chronic disease in offspring in later life. The current study aimed: (i) to assess the dietary intakes of pregnant Indigenous Australian women against national recommendations and (ii) to investigate the associations between maternal nutrition during pregnancy and the growth of the offspring, including kidney development in late gestation in the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort (n = 103). Maternal dietary intake in the third trimester was assessed using the Australian Eating Survey Food Frequency Questionnaire. Estimated fetal weight (EFW) and kidney size were obtained by ultrasound. Birth weight was retrieved from hospital birth records. Of the five key nutrients for optimal reproductive health (folate, iron, calcium, zinc and fibre), the nutrients with the highest percentage of pregnant women achieving the nutrient reference values (NRVs) were zinc (75.7%) and folate (57.3%), whereas iron was the lowest. Only four people achieved all NRVs (folate, iron, calcium, zinc and fibre) important in pregnancy. Sodium and saturated fat intake exceeded recommended levels and diet quality was low, with a median score of 28 out of 73 points. After adjusting for smoking and pre-pregnancy body mass index, only maternal intake of retinol equivalents and the proportion of energy from nutrient-dense or energy-dense, nutrient-poor (EDNP) foods were associated with fetal growth. EFW decreased by 0.13 g and birth weight decreased by 0.24 g for every µg increase in maternal dietary retinol intake. Interestingly, EFW, but not actual birth weight, was positively associated with percentage energy from nutrient dense foods and negatively associated with percentage energy from EDNP foods. Dietary supplement usage was associated with increased birthweight, most significantly iron and folate supplementation. Current dietary intakes of pregnant Australian women from this cohort do not align with national guidelines. Furthermore, current findings show that maternal retinol intake and diet composition during pregnancy can influence fetal growth, but not fetal kidney growth in late gestation. Strategies that aim to support and optimise nutrient intakes of Indigenous pregnant women are urgently needed. Future studies with long-term follow-up of the children in the current cohort to assess renal damage and blood pressure are imperative.
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Kinshella MLW, Omar S, Scherbinsky K, Vidler M, Magee LA, von Dadelszen P, Moore SE, Elango R. Effects of Maternal Nutritional Supplements and Dietary Interventions on Placental Complications: An Umbrella Review, Meta-Analysis and Evidence Map. Nutrients 2021; 13:472. [PMID: 33573262 PMCID: PMC7912620 DOI: 10.3390/nu13020472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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The placenta is a vital, multi-functional organ that acts as an interface between maternal and fetal circulation during pregnancy. Nutritional deficiencies during pregnancy alter placental development and function, leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, such as pre-eclampsia, infants with small for gestational age and low birthweight, preterm birth, stillbirths and maternal mortality. Maternal nutritional supplementation may help to mitigate the risks, but the evidence base is difficult to navigate. The primary purpose of this umbrella review is to map the evidence on the effects of maternal nutritional supplements and dietary interventions on pregnancy outcomes related to placental disorders and maternal mortality. A systematic search was performed on seven electronic databases, the PROSPERO register and references lists of identified papers. The results were screened in a three-stage process based on title, abstract and full-text by two independent reviewers. Randomized controlled trial meta-analyses on the efficacy of maternal nutritional supplements or dietary interventions were included. There were 91 meta-analyses included, covering 23 types of supplements and three types of dietary interventions. We found evidence that supports supplementary vitamin D and/or calcium, omega-3, multiple micronutrients, lipid-based nutrients, and balanced protein energy in reducing the risks of adverse maternal and fetal health outcomes. However, these findings are limited by poor quality of evidence. Nutrient combinations show promise and support a paradigm shift to maternal dietary balance, rather than single micronutrient deficiencies, to improve maternal and fetal health. The review is registered at PROSPERO (CRD42020160887).
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- Mai-Lei Woo Kinshella
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 0B3, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
- Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital and University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2K8, Canada; (M.-L.W.K.); (S.O.); (K.S.); (M.V.); (L.A.M.); (P.v.D.)
- Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
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- Department of Women & Children’s Health, King’s College London, London WC2R 2LS, UK;
- Medical Research Council Unit, The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Fajara, P.O. Box 273 Banjul, The Gambia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6H 0B3, Canada
- School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Division of Neonatology, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1, Canada
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Nkoka O, Chuang TW, Chen YH. Effects of Malaria Interventions During Pregnancy on Low Birth Weight in Malawi. Am J Prev Med 2020; 59:904-913. [PMID: 33220759 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Revised: 05/07/2020] [Accepted: 05/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In malaria-endemic countries, malaria during pregnancy is associated with adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight (i.e., <2.5 kg). However, the effects of the widely promoted and recommended approaches of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy and insecticide-treated nets for pregnant women on low birth weight have been insufficiently examined. This analysis investigates the independent and combined effects of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy and insecticide-treated nets on low birth weight among Malawian children. METHODS Using pooled data sets from 2004, 2010, and 2015-2016 Malawi Demographic and Health Surveys, a total of 18,285 births were analyzed between August and December 2019. Binomial generalized linear regression models with a log-link function explored the associations under consideration. RESULTS The overall low birth weight prevalence was 10.3%. Prevalence was lower in children whose mothers used adequate intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.88, 95% CI=0.79, 0.99) or used insecticide-treated nets (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.89, 95% CI=0.79, 0.99) than their respective counterparts. Low birth weight was 20.0% lower among children whose mothers adequately used both intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy and insecticide-treated nets than those without these approaches (adjusted prevalence ratio=0.80, 95% CI=0.68, 0.93). Iron supplement consumption and survey year were significant effect modifiers on the relationship between intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy and low birth weight. CONCLUSIONS There were evident benefits of independent and combined use of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy and insecticide-treated nets on low birth weight, thereby supporting the use of these interventions during pregnancy. The reduced protective effects of intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy over time highlight the need for innovative preventive methods against malaria in pregnancy.
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- Owen Nkoka
- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Molecular Parasitology and Tropical Diseases, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Public Health, College of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Sangkhae V, Fisher AL, Chua KJ, Ruchala P, Ganz T, Nemeth E. Maternal hepcidin determines embryo iron homeostasis in mice. Blood 2020; 136:2206-2216. [PMID: 32584957 PMCID: PMC7645983 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2020005745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Iron disorders are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, yet iron homeostatic mechanisms during pregnancy are poorly understood. In humans and rodents, the iron-regulatory hormone hepcidin is profoundly decreased in pregnant mothers, which is thought to ensure adequate iron availability for transfer across placenta. However, the fetal liver also produces hepcidin, which may regulate fetal iron endowment by controlling placental iron export. To determine the relative contribution of maternal vs embryo hepcidin to the control of embryo iron endowment in iron-sufficient or iron-overloaded mice, we generated combinations of mothers and embryos that had or lacked hepcidin. We found that maternal, but not embryonic, hepcidin determined embryo and placental iron endowment in a healthy pregnancy. We further determined that inflammation can counteract pregnancy-dependent suppression of maternal hepcidin. To establish how essential maternal hepcidin suppression is for embryo iron homeostasis, we mimicked the range of maternal hepcidin activity by administering a hepcidin peptide mimetic to pregnant mice. This also allowed us to determine the effect of isolated maternal hepcidin excess on pregnancy, in the absence of other confounding effects of inflammation. Higher doses of hepcidin agonist caused maternal iron restriction and anemia, lower placenta and embryo weight, embryo anemia, and increased embryo mortality. Low agonist doses did not cause maternal anemia but still adversely affected the embryo, causing anemia, tissue iron deficiency (including in the brain), and decreased weight. Our studies demonstrate that suppression of maternal hepcidin during pregnancy is essential for maternal and embryo iron homeostasis and health.
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- Veena Sangkhae
- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine and
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine and
- Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology Graduate Program, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine and
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine and
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine and
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- Center for Iron Disorders, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine and
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Habibi N, Grieger JA, Bianco-Miotto T. A Review of the Potential Interaction of Selenium and Iodine on Placental and Child Health. Nutrients 2020; 12:nu12092678. [PMID: 32887377 PMCID: PMC7551633 DOI: 10.3390/nu12092678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 08/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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A healthy pregnancy is important for the growth and development of a baby. An adverse pregnancy outcome is associated with increased chronic disease risk for the mother and offspring. An optimal diet both before and during pregnancy is essential to support the health of the mother and offspring. A key mediator of the effect of maternal nutrition factors on pregnancy outcomes is the placenta. Complicated pregnancies are characterized by increased oxidative stress in the placenta. Selenium and iodine are micronutrients that are involved in oxidative stress in placental cells. To date, there has been no comprehensive review investigating the potential synergistic effect of iodine and selenium in the placenta and how maternal deficiencies may be associated with increased oxidative stress and hence adverse pregnancy outcomes. We undertook a hypothesis-generating review on selenium and iodine, to look at how they may relate to pregnancy complications through oxidative stress. We propose how they may work together to impact pregnancy and placental health and explore how deficiencies in these micronutrients during pregnancy may impact the future health of offspring.
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- Nahal Habibi
- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Waite Research Institute, and Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia;
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- Adelaide Medical School, and Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia
- Correspondence: (J.A.G.); (T.B.-M.)
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- School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Waite Research Institute, and Robinson Research Institute, University of Adelaide, Adelaide 5005, Australia;
- Correspondence: (J.A.G.); (T.B.-M.)
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Grzeszczak K, Kwiatkowski S, Kosik-Bogacka D. The Role of Fe, Zn, and Cu in Pregnancy. Biomolecules 2020; 10:E1176. [PMID: 32806787 PMCID: PMC7463674 DOI: 10.3390/biom10081176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are microelements essential for the proper functioning of living organisms. These elements participatein many processes, including cellular metabolism and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory defenses, and also influence enzyme activity, regulate gene expression, and take part in protein synthesis. Fe, Cu, and Zn have a significant impact on the health of pregnant women and in the development of the fetus, as well as on the health of the newborn. A proper concentration of these elements in the body of women during pregnancy reduces the risk of complications such as anemia, induced hypertension, low birth weight, preeclampsia, and postnatal complications. The interactions between Fe, Cu, and Zn influence their availability due to their similar physicochemical properties. This most often occurs during intestinal absorption, where metal ions compete for binding sites with transport compounds. Additionally, the relationships between these ions have a great influence on the course of reactions in the tissues, as well as on their excretion, which can be stimulated or delayed. This review aims to summarize reports on the influence of Fe, Cu, and Zn on the course of single and multiple pregnancies, and to discuss the interdependencies and mechanisms occurring between Fe, Cu, and Zn.
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- Konrad Grzeszczak
- Department of Biology and Medical Parasitology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland;
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- Independent Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Botany, Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Powstańców Wielkopolskich 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland
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Yonezawa Y, Obara T, Yamashita T, Sugawara J, Ishikuro M, Murakami K, Noda A, Ueno F, Suzuki S, Suganuma H, Kuriyama S. Fruit and vegetable consumption before and during pregnancy and birth weight of new-borns in Japan: the Tohoku medical megabank project birth and three-generation cohort study. Nutr J 2020; 19:80. [PMID: 32746847 PMCID: PMC7401206 DOI: 10.1186/s12937-020-00595-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Associations of fruit and vegetable consumption before and during pregnancy with birth weight of new-borns and the risk of low birth weight (LBW) remain unclear. METHODS Between July 2013 and March 2017, we recruited 23,406 pregnant women in the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study (TMM BirThree Cohort Study). Fruit and vegetable consumption before and during pregnancy was calculated using food frequency questionnaires. Information regarding birth weight was obtained from medical records, and LBW was defined as < 2500 g. We used a multivariable linear regression model and a multivariate logistic regression model to assess associations between fruit and vegetable consumption and birth weight/risk of LBW. RESULTS In total, 17,610 women were included in the analysis. Mean birth weight was 3061.8 ± 354.1 g, and 5.4% of the new-borns had LBW. Compared to women in the lowest quartile of fruit consumption between pre- and early pregnancy, women in the highest quartile had heavier new-borns (β = 49.4; 95% CI: 34.1-64.7) and lower risk of LBW (OR: 0.79; 95% CI: 0.65-0.95). Women in the highest quartile of fruit consumption from early to mid-pregnancy also had heavier new-borns (β = 32.3; 95% CI: 17.1-47.6), and they tended to have lower risk of LBW (OR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.69-1.01). Results of analysing the association between changes in fruit consumption from pre- to mid-pregnancy and birth outcomes revealed that women with continuous high fruit consumption from pre- to mid-pregnancy had heavier new-borns (β = 37.6; 95% CI: 25.0-50.3), but they did not have lower risk of LBW (OR: 0.90; 95% CI: 0.77-1.06). Associations involving vegetable consumption and birth weight/risk of LBW were not observed. CONCLUSIONS Fruit consumption before and during pregnancy was positively associated with birth weight of new-borns and negatively associated with risk of LBW.
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- Yudai Yonezawa
- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Innovation Division, KAGOME CO., LTD., Nasushiobara, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan.
- Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan.
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Innovation Division, KAGOME CO., LTD., Nasushiobara, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
- Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
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- Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
- Division of Molecular Epidemiology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan
- International Research Institute of Disaster Science, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Low Birth Weight among Term Newborns in Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia. Int J Pediatr 2020; 2020:8394578. [PMID: 32802084 PMCID: PMC7416275 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8394578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Introduction Birth weight has emerged as the pointer of infant wellbeing and the fundamental focus of infant health policy. Low birth weight predisposes newborns to loads of health disarray like underweight, stunting, hypoglycemia, hypothermia, mental retardation, physical, and neurodevelopment problems which results in high rates of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weights in term newborns. Objective This study designed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of low birth weight among term newborns in Dilla town, Southern Ethiopia. Materials and Methods Institutional based cross-sectional study design was used on 472 term newborns. The study setting includes three health centers (Dilla, Wallemi, and Tumetecha) within Dilla town and Dilla University referral hospital from September 1, 2018, to January 30, 2019. The study subjects were mothers with term newborns delivered in the above institutions and those delivered at home and received care within the first 24 hours after delivery in the above health care settings. Results A total of 161 (34.1%) of the term newborns were low birth weight. Divorced mothers, rural residents, maternal age <20 years old, unwanted and unintended pregnancy, no ANC follow-up, no dietary counsel, no foliate supplementation, and cigarette smoking have shown an association with low birth weight of neonates. Conclusions Even though the method of sampling used in this study has its confines, the prevalence of low birth weight in this study was higher than the estimate in Ethiopia. Therefore, it is recommended that special attention should be given to pregnant mothers to get adequate rest, additional diet, and antenatal services available and accessible to all pregnant women.
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Wilkinson SA, Donaldson E, Willcox J. Nutrition and maternal health: a mapping of Australian dietetic services. BMC Health Serv Res 2020; 20:660. [PMID: 32677924 PMCID: PMC7364531 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05528-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background Strong associations between diet and maternal and child outcomes emphasise the importance of evidence-based care for women across preconception, antenatal and postnatal periods. A 2008 survey of Australian maternal health dietetic services documented critically low resourcing with considerable variation in staffing levels and models of care. This study repeated the survey to examine resourcing in Australian maternal health services. Methods A cross-sectional online survey was emailed to publicly-funded Australian maternal health dietetic services in May 2018. Quantitative and qualitative variables collected across preconception to postnatal services (including diabetes) included; births per year (BPY), number of beds, staffing (full time equivalents; FTE), referral processes, and models of care. Results were collated in > 5000; 3500 and 5000; and < 3500 BPY. Results Forty-three eligible surveys were received from seven states/territories. Dietetic staffing levels ranged from 0 to 4.0 FTE (> 5000 BPY), 0–2.8 FTE (3500–5000 BPY), and 0–2.0 FTE (< 3500 BPY). The offering of preconception, antenatal and postnatal services varied significantly between hospitals (format, staffing, referral processes, delivery models). Few sites reported service effectiveness monitoring and only one delivered gestational diabetes mellitus care according to nutrition practice guidelines. Low staffing levels and extensive service gaps, including lack of processes to deliver and evaluate services, were evident with major concerns expressed about the lack of capacity to provide evidence-based care. Conclusions Ten years after the initial survey and recommendations there remains an identified role for dietitians to advocate for better staffing and for development, implementation, and evaluation of service models to influence maternal nutrition.
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- Shelley Ann Wilkinson
- Department of Dietetics & Foodservices, Mater Health Services, Level 3, Salmon Building, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia. .,Mater Research Institute, University of Queensland, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia.
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- Department of Dietetics & Foodservices, Mater Health Services, Level 3, Salmon Building, Raymond Terrace, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101, Australia
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- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, 3083, Australia
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Baseline iron and low-grade inflammation modulate the effectiveness of iron supplementation: evidence from follow-up of pregnant Sri Lankan women. Eur J Nutr 2020; 60:1101-1109. [PMID: 32613329 DOI: 10.1007/s00394-020-02320-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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PURPOSE We evaluated the effectiveness of iron supplementation in relation to baseline iron and inflammatory status of pregnant women and their offspring in Sri Lanka. METHODS Apparently healthy women aged 18-36 years at < 12 weeks of gestation prior to receiving any supplementation were randomly recruited at the antenatal clinics. They received 60 mg of elemental iron in combined iron-folic acid pills from 12 weeks of gestation until delivery via the National Maternal Supplementation Programme. Serum ferritins (SF), hemoglobin and high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) were assessed. The women were grouped as iron sufficient-inflammation (+), iron sufficient-inflammation (-), iron deficient-inflammation (+) and iron deficient-inflammation (-) based on their baseline iron stores and low-grade inflammation (hs-CRP > 5 < 10 mg/L) at baseline and late pregnancy. RESULTS Despite supplementation, SF in the iron sufficient-inflammation (+) women reduced significantly (p = 0.037) to deficiency state (SF < 30 µg/L) at mid-pregnancy. Whereas no significant changes were noted in the SF in iron sufficient-inflammation (-) women (p > 0.05). They maintained their stores at sufficient state until delivery. The cord SF was higher (p < 0.001) in iron sufficient-inflammation (-) than the inflammation (+) women. 96.4% of the iron deficient women remained deficient until delivery regardless of their inflammatory state. Low-grade inflammation was higher (p < 0.001) in women with baseline BMI > 25 kg/m2. Whereas inflammation at late pregnancy was higher (p < 0.001) in women who gained weight in excess of the recommended, regardless of their baseline BMI. CONCLUSION Iron status prior to supplementation and low-grade inflammation associated with BMI > 25 kg/m2 and excess weight gain during pregnancy appear to modulate the effectiveness of iron supplementation.
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Koenig MD, Klikuszowian E, O'Brien KO, Pauls H, Steffen A, DeMartelly V, Ruchob R, Welke L, Hemphill N, LaBomascus B, Pezley L, McLeod A, Hirsch B, Ferrans CE, Tussing-Humphreys L. Prepregnancy Obesity Is Not Associated with Iron Utilization during the Third Trimester. J Nutr 2020; 150:1397-1404. [PMID: 32221605 PMCID: PMC7269726 DOI: 10.1093/jn/nxaa065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An adequate maternal iron supply is crucial for maternal red blood cell (RBC) expansion, placental and fetal growth, and fetal brain development. Obese women may be at risk for poor iron status in pregnancy due to proinflammatory-driven overexpression of hepcidin leading to decreased iron bioavailability. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to determine the impact of prepregnancy (PP) obesity on third-trimester maternal iron utilization. DESIGN Using the stable isotope 57Fe, we measured iron utilization in the third trimester in PP obese [BMI (in kg/m2): ≥30] and nonobese (BMI: 18.5-29.9) women. We also assessed iron status, hepcidin, inflammation, erythropoietin, dietary iron intake, and gestational weight gain. Descriptive and inferential statistical tests (e.g., Student t test, Pearson correlation) were used for data analysis. RESULTS Fifty pregnant women (21 PP obese, 29 PP nonobese) were included. Mean age was 27.6 ± 6.8 y and mean gestational age at time of 57Fe administration was 32.7 ± 0.7 wk. Anemia (hemoglobin <11 g/dL for non-black and <10.2 g/dL for black women) affected 38% of women (43% PP obese compared with 35% PP nonobese; P = 0.55). Women with PP obesity had significantly higher C-reactive protein (8.5 compared with 3.4 mg/L, P = 0.0007) and total body iron corrected for inflammation (6.0 compared with 4.3 mg/kg, P = 0.04) compared with the nonobese women. There was no difference in serum hepcidin or iron utilization between the PP BMI groups. CONCLUSION This is the first study to assess the impact of PP obesity on maternal iron utilization. We found no difference in iron utilization in the third trimester of pregnancy in women with and without PP obesity. Despite higher frequency of anemia, women with PP obesity had less depleted body iron stores, suggesting some degree of iron sequestration. This finding should be followed up and extended to understand effects on fetal iron bioavailability.
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- Mary Dawn Koenig
- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Women, Children and Family Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA,Address correspondence to LT-H (e-mail: )
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Yadav K, Arjun MC, Jacob OM, Kant S, Ahamed F, Ramaswamy G. Comparison of different doses of daily iron supplementation for anemia prophylaxis in pregnancy: A systematic review. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:1308-1316. [PMID: 32509609 PMCID: PMC7266263 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_960_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2019] [Revised: 02/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Different doses of iron are used for oral supplementation during pregnancy throughout the world. This objective of this review is to describe the effectiveness and side effect profile of different doses of oral iron supplementation for prophylaxis of anemia among pregnant women. Published literature was searched using keywords "iron," "pregnancy," and "supplementation" and related terms. Gray literature was searched in medical libraries including National Medical Library, Dr. B. B. Dikshit library, and library of ICMR. Intervention studies comparing different doses of oral iron given as prophylaxis for anemia during pregnancy, published till December 2017, were retrieved. Studies done only among anemic patients, and studies comparing oral iron with placebo were excluded. In total, 1588 studies were obtained and 11 of them met the objectives. In global studies, prophylactic dose of 30 mg and above is shown to maintain normal hemoglobin. Among the studies from India, prophylactic dose of 120 mg showed consistent results and 60 mg showed inconsistent results in increasing both hemoglobin and ferritin levels. No significant difference in side effects was reported up to 80 mg iron in global studies and the side effects were comparable with 60 to 240 mg doses in Indian studies. It was evident from the review that a state of clinical equipoise exists for the ideal dose of iron supplementation for the prevention of anemia in pregnancy in terms of efficacy and side effect profile. Robust clinical trial as well as technical consultation is required, especially in Indian setting to explore this question further.
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- Kapil Yadav
- National Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research on Anemia Control, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- National Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research on Anemia Control, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Community Medicine and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, West Bengal, India
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- National Centre of Excellence and Advanced Research on Anemia Control, Centre for Community Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Zerfu TA, Baye K, Faber M. Dietary diversity cutoff values predicting anemia varied between mid and term of pregnancy: a prospective cohort study. JOURNAL OF HEALTH, POPULATION, AND NUTRITION 2019; 38:44. [PMID: 31836026 PMCID: PMC6911293 DOI: 10.1186/s41043-019-0196-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Accepted: 10/17/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Correcting anemia during pregnancy often requires integrating food and non-food-based approaches. Nonetheless, little is known about specific dietary diversity (DD) cutoff values predicting risk of anemia during the different trimesters of pregnancy. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the lowest possible DD cutoff values associated with risk of maternal anemia at mid and term of pregnancy in a rural resource limited setting of Ethiopia. DESIGN A multi-center prospective cohort study was conducted enrolling 432 eligible pregnant women from eight rural health centers selected from four districts in Arsi zone, Central Ethiopia. Women were classified into exposed (n = 216) and unexposed (n = 216) groups, based on Women's Individual Dietary Diversity (WIDD) score, and were followed from mid to term of pregnancy. The cutoff values for WIDD corresponding to the lowest risk of anemia were defined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Logistic regressions were also fitted to identify food groups associated with low anemia risk during pregnancy. RESULTS The overall prevalence of anemia increased from 28.6 to 32.4% between mid and term of pregnancy. Calculatedly, using the ROC curve analysis, the minimum WIDD score associated with lower risk of anemia was three and four respectively at these periods. Not consuming animal source foods [adjusted odds ratio (AOR), 2.36; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.35-4.14], pre-existing anemia (AOR 28.56; 95% CI, 14.33, 56.79), and low DD during pregnancy (AOR, 2.22; 95% CI, 1.09-4.52) were associated with risk of anemia at term. CONCLUSION The cutoff for WIDD score predicting risk of anemia varied significantly, increasing from three to four, between mid and term of pregnancy. Additional population-based observational and experimental studies validating the metrics are needed before policy level recommendations. TRIAL REGISTRATION This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02620943.
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- Taddese Alemu Zerfu
- Center for Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, USA.
- College of Medicine and Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Dilla University, Dila, Ethiopia.
- Maternal and Child Wellbeing Unit, African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), P.O. Box 10787-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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- Center for Food Science and Nutrition, College of Natural Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
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Adu P, Attivor W, Nartey ST, Ephraim RKD, Awuku YA. Low iron stores in preconception nulliparous women; a two-center cross-sectional study in peri-urban Ghana. Nutrition 2019; 71:110604. [PMID: 31811997 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2019.110604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The nutritional status of women affects pregnancy outcomes. Preconception care adequately prepares women for the demands of pregnancy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prepregnancy iron status of nulliparous women in Ghana to provide empirical data to inform policy formulation. METHODS We recruited 336 nulliparous women of reproductive age from Denkyembour District and Ejura Municipal assemblies, respectively, in the Eastern and Ashanti regions of Ghana. Serum ferritin was estimated to assess the women's iron stores. Hemoglobin (Hb) variants and fecal occult blood were determined for participants using cellulose acetate electrophoresis and lateral flow chromatographic immunoassay, respectively. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with depleted iron stores (ferritin < 15 ng/dL). RESULTS Whereas 41.5% of the women were anemic (Hb <11.5 g/dL), 34.5% were iron depleted (serum ferritin <15 g/mL; C-reactive protein <5 ng/dL). Also, 17.1% suffered from iron deficiency anemia (concomitant Hb <11.5 g/dL and serum ferritin <15 ng/dL). Serum ferritin significantly differed among the participants with anemia (P < 0.001). Multivariate regression analysis showed that age (<20 y: adjusted odds ratio [AOR], 13.916, P = 0.002; 20-30 y: AOR, 4.304, P = 0.023), moderate anemia (AOR, 3.045, P = 0.004), Ashanti region (AOR, 3.984, P = 0.002), and mean cell volume <80 fL (AOR, 2.546, P = 0.003) were significantly associated with increased odds of having depleted iron stores. However, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio >0.85, educational status, or inherited Hb type were not significantly associated with depleted iron stores. CONCLUSION The high prevalence of depleted iron stores in nulliparous women is a severe public health problem that requires attention.
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- Patrick Adu
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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- Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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The Effect of Iron Deficiency Anemia Early in the Third Trimester on Small for Gestational Age and Birth Weight: A Retrospective Cohort Study on Iron Deficiency Anemia and Fetal Weight. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 2019:7613868. [PMID: 31886249 PMCID: PMC6893279 DOI: 10.1155/2019/7613868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2019] [Revised: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Aim The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between iron deficiency anemia and small for gestational age (SGA) in early third trimester pregnancies. Methods A total of 4800 pregnant women who met the inclusion criteria were analyzed retrospectively. We included pregnant women who had iron deficiency anemia between 26+0 and 30+0 weeks of gestation and delivered singletons between 37+0 and 41+6 weeks of gestation. Patients were divided into four groups according to anemia level: (1) hemoglobin (Hb) < 7 mg/dl (n = 80), (2) Hb 7–9.9 mg/dl (n = 320), (3) Hb 10–10.9 mg/dl (n = 1300), and (4) Hb > 11 mg/dl (n = 3100, control group). The primary outcome of this study was the presence of SGA. Results The demographic and obstetric characteristics were similar among all the groups. Maternal age, BMI <30 kg/m2, nulliparity rates, and previous cesarean delivery rates were similar among groups. Ethnicity was significantly different in the severe and moderate anemia groups (<0.001). Mean fetal weight was 2900 ± 80 g in the severe anemia group, 3050 ± 100 g in the moderate anemia group, 3350 ± 310 g in the mild anemia group, and 3400 ± 310 g in the control group. Fetal weight was significantly lower in the severe and moderate anemia groups compared to the mild anemia and control groups (<0.001). The SGA rate was 18.7% in the severe anemia group, 12.1% in the moderate anemia group, 5.3% in the mild anemia group, and 4.9% in the control group. SGA was significantly higher in the severe and moderate anemia groups compared to the mild anemia and control groups (<0.001). Conclusion The results of this study indicated that early third trimester severe and moderate iron deficiency anemia was associated with SGA. Iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women may lead to low birth weight.
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Fowkes FJI, Davidson E, Agius PA, Beeson JG. Understanding the interactions between iron supplementation, infectious disease and adverse birth outcomes is essential to guide public health recommendations. BMC Med 2019; 17:153. [PMID: 31378201 PMCID: PMC6681473 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-019-1376-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Pregnant women are highly susceptible to anaemia and iron deficiency due to the increased demands of pregnancy as well as other factors. Iron supplementation is recommended in pregnancy, yet the benefits on newborn outcomes are variable between populations, most likely due to the heterogeneity in the prevalence of iron deficiency, detrimental birth outcomes and infectious diseases. Furthermore, there are concerns regarding iron supplementation in malaria-endemic areas due to reports of increased risk of malaria in those receiving iron. This is compounded by limited knowledge of how iron deficiency, anaemia, malaria, and other infections may interact to influence birth outcomes. In a recent cohort study in Papua New Guinea, where there is a high burden of infections and iron deficiency, we found that iron deficiency in pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of adverse birth outcomes. However, this effect could not be wholly explained by interactions between iron deficiency and malaria. We proposed that iron deficiency may confer a degree of protection against other infectious pathogens, which in turn caused improvements in birthweight. We argue that further studies in multiple populations are crucial to elucidate interactions between iron status, iron supplementation and birthweight as well as to understand the context-specific benefits of iron supplementation in pregnancy and inform public policy. Focus should be given to haematological studies on anaemia, haemodilution and iron absorption, as well as investigating infectious diseases and other nutritional deficiencies. This is a particular priority in resource-constrained settings where the prevalence of iron deficiency, poor nutrition, infections and poor birth outcomes are high. While current recommendations of iron supplementation and malaria prophylaxis to reduce the burden of poor pregnancy outcomes should be supported, the strength of evidence underpinning these must be improved and new insights should be garnered in order to maximise improvements in maternal and child health.Please see related article: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-018-1146-z .Please see related article: https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-019-1375-9 .
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- Freya J I Fowkes
- Maternal and Child Health Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia. .,Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia. .,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia. .,Department of Infectious Diseases, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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- Maternal and Child Health Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.,Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- Maternal and Child Health Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.,Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
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- Maternal and Child Health Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.,Department of Infectious Diseases, Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.,Department of Medicine (RMH), The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, 3010, Australia
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