Background Iron deficiency (ID) has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes,
maternal anaemia, and altered susceptibility to infection. In Papua New Guinea (PNG) …

Background Iron deficiency (ID) is common in malaria-endemic settings. Intermittent
preventative treatment of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) and iron supplementation are core …

Pregnant women are highly susceptible to anaemia and iron deficiency due to the increased
demands of pregnancy as well as other factors. Iron supplementation is recommended in …

Background Low birth weight (LBW) and preterm birth (PTB) are major contributors to infant
mortality and chronic childhood morbidity. Understanding factors that contribute to or protect …

Background & aims Low iron stores may protect from malaria infection, therefore improving
iron stores in early pregnancy in line with current recommendations could increase malaria …

Background Iron supplementation before a first pregnancy may improve the future health of
mother and baby by reducing maternal anaemia. Iron supplementation could, however …

Background Recent studies are suggesting a U-shaped relationship between antenatal iron
exposure and birth outcomes. Little is known about the iron status and associated birth …

Introduction Malaria prevention and iron supplementation are associated with improved
maternal and infant outcomes. However, evidence from studies in children suggests iron …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of prenatal maternal iron deficiency (ID) on cord
blood serum ferritin (CBSF) concentration and infant cognitive and motor development …

We investigated the relationship between malaria infection and iron status in 531 pregnant
women in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sociodemographic data …