Prevalence and risk factors of hypocalcemia among pregnant and non-pregnant women in Maiduguri, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Background: Pregnancy is a period of heightened calcium demand necessary for the optimum growth and development of the fetus and placenta. Women with low calcium intake may manifest with hypocalcemia in pregnancy. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of h...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Nigerian journal of clinical practice 2021-01, Vol.24 (1), p.75-80
Hauptverfasser:	Bako, B, El-Nafaty, A, Mshelia, D, Gali, R, Isa, B, Dungus, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cross-Sectional Studies Demographic aspects Female Health aspects Humans Hypocalcemia Hypocalcemia - epidemiology Nigeria - epidemiology Pregnancy Pregnant women Prevalence Risk Factors Statistics
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