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Micronutrient vs Iron Supplements in Pregnancy by Rina Chairunnisa is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Multiple micronutrient supplements during pregnancy did not reduce anemia or improve iron status compared to iron-only supplements in a study in semi-rural Mexico. Both supplements had high compliance (>85%) but anemia increased dramatically by the third trimester in both groups, with almost half of women anemic. Mean hemoglobin was slightly lower in the multiple micronutrient group. Neither supplement met iron needs as evidenced by increases in anemia and iron deficiency by late pregnancy. The study conclu

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Rina Chairunnisa

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