Maternal plasma vitamin D levels and associated determinants in late pregnancy in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional study

• Asıl Yazarlar: Raylton P. Chikwati (Yazar), Cuthbert Musarurwa (Yazar), Kerina Duri (Yazar), Kudakwashe Mhandire (Yazar), Tracy Snyman (Yazar), Jaya A. George (Yazar)
• Materyal Türü: Kitap
• Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: BMC, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Konular: article
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Abstract Background The importance of vitamin D in bone health and calcium homeostasis has been well documented. However, emerging evidence supports the role of vitamin D beyond its recognised traditional roles. In pregnancy, vitamin D levels are crucial in sustaining both the maternal stores and op...