Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and the risk of preterm birth: a nested case-control study

• Main Authors: Tashnia Tahsin (Author), Rasheda Khanam (Author), Nabidul Haque Chowdhury (Author), A. S. M. Tarik Hasan (Author), Md. Biplob Hosen (Author), Sayedur Rahman (Author), Anjan Kumar Roy (Author), Salahuddin Ahmed (Author), Rubhana Raqib (Author), Abdullah H. Baqui (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Each year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm. Micronutrient deficiencies, including vitamin D deficiency (VDD), are common in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), and these conditions are often associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Bangladesh experie...