Iron supplementation during pregnancy – a cross-sectional study undertaken in four German states
Abstract Background Iron deficiency but also iron overload during pregnancy has been associated with unwanted health effects. In Germany, iron supplements are only recommended for pregnant women with diagnosed iron deficiency/anaemia. Prevalence of anaemia among pregnant women was reported at 24.4%...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-018-2130-5 |