Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and its Associated Risk Factors during Early Pregnancy in a Tropical Country: A Pilot Study

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and its Associated Risk Factors during Early Pregnancy in a Tropical Country: A Pilot Study

Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency (circulating 25- hydroxyvitamin D level <50 nmol/L) is a major health problem especially among pregnant women because it can affect the health of both mother and foetus. This problem is prevalent even among pregnant women living in tropical countries despite the...

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Main Authors: Muhammad Azfar Shairazi Mohd Ariffin, Fatin Norhafizah Fazil, Nursabrina Mohd Yassin, Nurul Syahida Junaida, Poh Vien Gan, Rahana Abdul Rahman, Kok-Yong Chin, Nor Haslinda Abdul Aziz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2018-09-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
25-hydroxyvitamin d
dietary intake
supplement
sun exposure
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