Iron deficiency anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa: a review of current evidence and primary care recommendations for high-risk groups
The epidemiology of iron deficiency anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa differs from that in other
parts of the world. The low-quality diets prevalent in this region are a poor source of iron, the …
parts of the world. The low-quality diets prevalent in this region are a poor source of iron, the …
Global, regional and national epidemiology and prevalence of child stunting, wasting and underweight in low-and middle-income countries, 2006–2018
In 2016, undernutrition, as manifested in childhood stunting, wasting, and underweight were
estimated to cause over 1.0 million deaths, 3.9% of years of life lost, and 3.8% of disability …
estimated to cause over 1.0 million deaths, 3.9% of years of life lost, and 3.8% of disability …
Ferric carboxymaltose versus standard-of-care oral iron to treat second-trimester anaemia in Malawian pregnant women: a randomised controlled trial
Background Anaemia affects 46% of pregnancies in Africa; oral iron is recommended by
WHO but uptake and adherence are suboptimal. We tested a single dose of a modern …
WHO but uptake and adherence are suboptimal. We tested a single dose of a modern …
Potential Role of African Fermented Indigenous Vegetables in Maternal and Child Nutrition in Sub‐Saharan Africa
Hunger and malnutrition continue to affect Africa especially the vulnerable children and
women in reproductive age. However, Africa has indigenous foods and associated …
women in reproductive age. However, Africa has indigenous foods and associated …
Overview of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in women and girls of reproductive age
RJ Derman, A Patted - International Journal of Gynecology & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Over 50% of pregnant women are anemic and the majority of these are iron deficient.
Micronutrient deficiency, the symptom of heavy menstrual bleeding in nonpregnant …
Micronutrient deficiency, the symptom of heavy menstrual bleeding in nonpregnant …
Prevalence and determinants of breast cancer screening in four sub-Saharan African countries: a population-based study
Objectives Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and the second leading cause of
cancer-related deaths among women after cervical cancer in much of sub-Saharan Africa …
cancer-related deaths among women after cervical cancer in much of sub-Saharan Africa …
Prevalence and determinants of cervical cancer screening in five sub-Saharan African countries: a population-based study
Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide,
with an estimate of 570,000 new cases and about 311,000 deaths annually. Low-resource …
with an estimate of 570,000 new cases and about 311,000 deaths annually. Low-resource …
Individual and community-level determinants of Iron-Folic Acid Intake for the recommended period among pregnant women in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis
Abstracts Background Iron-folic acid (IFA) intake for the recommended period during
pregnancy reduces the risk of anemia and congenital anomalies. However, IFA intake for the …
pregnancy reduces the risk of anemia and congenital anomalies. However, IFA intake for the …
Ionised and total hypocalcaemia in pregnancy: An analysis of prevalence and risk factors in a resource-limited setting, Cameroon
Introduction Hypocalcaemia remains a prevalent laboratory finding in pregnancy, capable of
inducing adverse maternofoetal outcomes. This study compares the prevalence of …
inducing adverse maternofoetal outcomes. This study compares the prevalence of …
Adherence to iron with folic acid supplementation among pregnant women attending antenatal care in public health centers in simada district, northwest ethiopia …
A Mekonnen, W Alemnew, Z Abebe… - Patient preference and …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Even though the World Health Organization recommends daily oral iron with
folic acid (IFA) supplementation as part of the antenatal care to prevent anemia, still the …
folic acid (IFA) supplementation as part of the antenatal care to prevent anemia, still the …