Severe hypovitaminosis D in pregnant refugees arriving in Europe: neonatal outcomes and importance of prenatal intervention

Adequate vitamin D levels are particularly important in pregnant women for both maternal and neonatal health. Prior studies have shown a significantly hi gh prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) among refugees. However, no study has addressed the prevalence of VDD in pregnant refugees and its eff...

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Main Authors: Anna Liori, Damaskini Polychroni, Georgios K Markantes, Maria Stamou, Sarantis Livadas, George Mastorakos, Neoklis Georgopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Bioscientifica 2022-01-01
Series:Endocrine Connections
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Online Access:https://ec.bioscientifica.com/view/journals/ec/11/1/EC-21-0412.xml