Risks for preterm delivery and low birth weight are independently increased by severity of maternal anaemia

General Info

Geography

United Republic of Tanzania (TZA)

Time period covered

January, 2002 - December, 2003

Data type

Scientific literature

Keywords

Anemia, Birth weight, Iron deficiency, Maternal health, Neonatal conditions, Preterm birth, Preterm birth complications, Risk factors

Citation

Authors

Kidanto HL, Mogren I, Lindmark G, Massawe S, Nystrom L

Journal

S Afr Med J

Pages

98-102

Publication year

2009

Suggested citation

Kidanto HL, Mogren I, Lindmark G, Massawe S, Nystrom L. Risks for preterm delivery and low birth weight are independently increased by severity of maternal anaemia. S Afr Med J. 2009; 99(2): 98-102.