Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал (Jun 2010)

Efficacy of prophylaxis of micronutrients deficiency in pregnant women and newborns

  • Zhivoglazova L.N.,
  • Kurmacheva N.A.,
  • Rogozhina I.E.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 2
pp. 300 – 306

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The article presents data about high frequency of polyhypovitaminosis (72,6%), reduced level of microelements in blood (in 19,4-45,2% of cases), insufficient consumption of iodine and calcium (in 95,2% of cases) in pregnant women of Saratov Region. It was determined, that micronutrients deficiency in mothers in 1,55-5,48 times exceeds relative risk of pathologic pregnancy course, delivery, disorders of adaptation and morbidity of newborns. It was revealed, that prophylactic intake of vitaminous mineral medications results in absolute risk reduction of pregnancy and delivery, disorders of fetus state and newborns health in 13-54%

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