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PDFMaternal Anemia and Risk of Neonatal Mortality: A Review
Zage AU1, Nas FS2, Ali M3,*, Aliyu S3
1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Federal Polytechnic Kabo Kano, Nigeria
2Department of Biological Science, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria
3Department of Microbiology, Federal University Gusau, Nigeria
*Corresponding author: Muhammad Ali, Department of Microbiology, Federal University Gusau, Nigeria; Email: [email protected]
Received Date: February 1, 2024
Publication Date: March 20, 2024
Citation: Zage AU, et al. (2024). Maternal Anemia and Risk of Neonatal Mortality: A Review. Neonatal. 4(1):16.
Copyright: Zage AU, et al. © (2024).
ABSTRACT
Anaemia in pregnancy is a major public health concern all over the world, especially in under developed nations where it contributes significantly to maternal morbidity and mortality. Anemia is of more concern in developing countries since the prevalence of anemia in these countries is significantly higher than in developed countries. Numerous underlying factors can cause anemia in pregnant women, including social, demographic, economic, nutritional, and health factors. Iron deficiency is the most important cause of anemia in pregnant mothers. Maternal anemia in pregnancy represents a common and potentially reversible risk factor associated with antepartum, intra-partum, and postpartum maternal morbidity and perinatal morbidity and mortality. The paper reviewed the concept of maternal anemia, risk factors associated with anemia and the risk of neonatal mortality.
Keywords: Anemia, neonatal mortality, risk factors, maternal anemia
