Anaemia in pregnancy is a major health problem and an important cause of adverse
foetomaternal outcomes in developing countries. Iron deficiency is the cause of the …

Background. Anaemia with an estimated prevalence of 35–75% among pregnant women is
a major cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Objective. To determine the prevalence of …

Anaemia in pregnancy still causes significant maternal morbidity and mortality in the
developing countries including Nigeria. The burden and underlying factors are varied even …

Background Maternal anaemia is a global public health problem contributing to adverse
maternal and perinatal outcomes. In addition to other risk factors, interbirth interval has been …

Anaemia in expectant women is a serious world-wide public health problem with adverse
pregnancy outcomes. Haematological parameters indicative of pregnancy anaemia need to …

Background Anaemia in pregnancy causes a significant burden of maternal morbidity and
mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, with prevalence ranging from 25 to 45% in Nigeria. The …

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is one of the public health problems in the developed
and developing world. If uncontrolled it is a major indirect cause of maternal and perinatal …

Background: Anemia is a prevalent medical disorder during pregnancy, posing a significant
global public health burden. In developing countries like Nigeria, it remains a major cause of …

Background: In Africa, anemia in pregnancy contributes to non-attainment of the MDG goals
4 and 5. This study examined the prevalence and some risk factors for anemia at two levels …

Introduction. Anaemia in pregnancy affects about half of all pregnant women globally and
constitutes an important reproductive health issue. The World Health Organization estimates …