Hemoglobin levels and anemia evaluation during pregnancy in the highlands of Tibet: a hospital-based study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Anemia is regarded as a major risk factor for unfavorable pregnancy outcomes, but there have been no previous studies describing the pattern of hemoglobin concentration during pregnancy in Tibet and the relationship between altitude...

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Main Authors: Zhou Xiaoyan, Zhuoma Bianba, Dang Shaonong, Yan Hong, Xing Yuan, Wang Duolao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/336