Iodine deficiency in pregnancy along a concentration gradient is associated with increased severity of preeclampsia in rural Eastern Cape, South Africa
Abstract Background Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity in South Africa. Iodine deficiency in pregnancy, which is amenable to correction through iodine supplementation, has been reported to increase the risk of preeclampsia. However, the association of iodine nutritio...
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Main Authors: | Charles Bitamazire Businge (Author), Benjamin Longo-Mbenza (Author), Andre Pascal Kengne (Author) |
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