Is Oral Iron and Folate Supplementation during Pregnancy Protective against Low Birth Weight and Preterm Birth in Africa? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Yibeltal BekeleClaire GallagherMehak BatraDon VicendeseMelissa BuultjensBircan ErbasPublished in: Nutrients (2024)
Both iron-only and IFA supplementation are effective in reducing the risk of low birth weight in Africa. There is also promising evidence suggesting a potential reduction in preterm births. Consequently, further research is needed, particularly targeting high-risk groups such as women residing in rural areas with limited support and low levels of literacy.
Keyphrases
- low birth weight
- preterm birth
- gestational age
- human milk
- preterm infants
- iron deficiency
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnancy outcomes
- health information
- cancer therapy
- healthcare
- human health
- pregnant women
- cervical cancer screening
- social media
- skeletal muscle
- climate change
- adipose tissue
- breast cancer risk
- insulin resistance