Determinants of periodontal health in pregnant women and association with infants’ anthropometric status: a prospective cohort study from Eastern Uganda

Determinants of periodontal health in pregnant women and association with infants’ anthropometric status: a prospective cohort study from Eastern Uganda

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Preterm-low birth weight delivery is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality in sub Saharan Africa and has been linked to poor periodontal health during pregnancy. This study investigated predisposing and enabling factors as...

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Main Authors: Wandera Margaret, Åstrøm Anne N, Okullo Isaac, Tumwine James K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Oral health
Child
Anthropometric status
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/90

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