Nutritional Deficiencies and Anemia in Pregnant Women: /

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dc.contributor.authorEmmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1 and Salma Abdi Mahmoud2
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-30T11:49:57Z
dc.date.available2024-12-30T11:49:57Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionThis review highlights the multifaceted relationship between nutritional deficiencies and anemia in pregnant women, emphasizing the physiological, dietary, and environmental factors contributing to this condition.
dc.description.abstractAnemia during pregnancy is a pervasive global health issue, affecting nearly 40% of pregnant women worldwide. It is primarily driven by nutritional deficiencies, particularly of iron, folate, and vitamin B12, which are critical for hemoglobin synthesis and erythropoiesis. These deficiencies arise from increased physiological demands, inadequate dietary intake, and malabsorption, leading to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased mortality. This review highlights the multifaceted relationship between nutritional deficiencies and anemia in pregnant women, emphasizing the physiological, dietary, and environmental factors contributing to this condition. Iron deficiency remains the most common cause, exacerbated by conditions such as inflammation and parasitic infections. Folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies also play a significant role, resulting in megaloblastic anemia and other complications. The review explores the mechanisms underlying these deficiencies, their impact on maternal and fetal health, and the current recommendations for supplementation and dietary interventions.
dc.identifier.issnVolume 3 issue 1 (2025), Pp. 9-18
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.suza.ac.tz/handle/123456789/318
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLifeline Medicine
dc.titleNutritional Deficiencies and Anemia in Pregnant Women: /
dc.title.alternativeNutritional Deficiencies and Anemia in Pregnant Women: A Review
dc.typeArticle
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