Vitamin A, E, and D Deficiencies in Tunisian Very Low Birth Weight Neonates: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Vitamin A, E, and D Deficiencies in Tunisian Very Low Birth Weight Neonates: Prevalence and Risk Factors

Preterm neonates are at high risk of vitamin deficiencies, which may expose them to increased morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for vitamin A, E, and D deficiencies in Tunisian very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates. Methods: A total of 607 VLBW an...

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Main Authors: Samira Fares, Mohamed Marouane Sethom, Chahnez Khouaja-Mokrani, Sami Jabnoun, Moncef Feki, Naziha Kaabachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-06-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
Subjects:
pre-eclampsia
preterm neonate
very low birth weight
vitamin deficiency
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957213001800
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