Maternal vitamin D and growth of under-five children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational and interventional studies

• Main Authors: Amare Abera Tareke (Author), Addis Alem (Author), Wondwosen Debebe (Author), Nebiyou Simegnew Bayileyegn (Author), Melese Shenkut Abebe (Author), Hussen Abdu (Author), Taddese Alemu Zerfu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Even though previous systematic reviews have reported on the role of prenatal vitamin D on birth outcomes, its effect on child growth is poorly understood. Objective To synthesize a systematic summary of the literature on the effect of maternal vitamin D supplementation on the linear grow...