Background Iron and folic acid supplementation has been the preferred intervention to
improve iron stores and prevent anaemia among pregnant women, and it is thought to …

Vitamin A (VA) deficiency during pregnancy is common in low‐income countries and a
growing number of intervention trials have examined the effects of supplementation during …

WHO gratefully acknowledges the technical input of the members of the Nutrition Steering
Committee and the Nutrition Guidance Expert Advisory Group, especially the chairs of the …

Background Anaemia is a frequent condition during pregnancy, particularly among women
in low‐and middle‐income countries. Traditionally, gestational anaemia has been prevented …

Implications for public health research of models and theories of disability : a scoping study
and evidence synthesis Page 1 This is a repository copy of Implications for public health …

Background A nutrient-rich maternal diet before and during pregnancy is associated with
improved fetal health, more appropriate birth weight, and increased rates of maternal and …

Background Iron deficiency, the most common cause of anaemia in pregnancy worldwide,
can be mild, moderate or severe. Severe anaemia can have very serious consequences for …

Background The World Health Organization recommends routine vitamin A supplementation
during pregnancy or lactation in areas with endemic vitamin A deficiency (where night …

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is an important public health problem worldwide that contributes
significantly to the global burden of disease. Vitamin A deficiency disorders include …

The purpose of this article is to review current strategies for the reduction of maternal
mortality and the evidence pertinent to these strategies. Historical, contextual and current …