The impact of malaria during pregnancy on low birth weight in East-Africa: a topical review
Abstract Background Globally, approximately 15% of all babies are born with low birth weight (< 2.5 kg) and ≥ 90% of them are born in low- and middle-income countries. Malaria infection in pregnancy remains a public health concern as it can affect both the mother and the newborn. Notably, it incr...
Main Authors: | Line Bakken, Per Ole Iversen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-08-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03883-z |
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