Multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in low-income countries: Review of methods and characteristics of studies included in the meta-analyses
Margetts BM., Fall CHD., Ronsmans C., Allen LH., Fisher DJ., Adou P., Aguayo VM., Bhutta ZA., Christian P., Dang S., Desplats G., Dibley M., Arifeen SE., Fall C., Fisher D., Friis H., Gomo E., Haider BA., Hidayat A., Jahari A., Kaestel P., Kolsteren P., Kusharisupeni None., Mamadoultaibou A., Mandandhar DS., Margetts B., Osmond C., Osrin D., Persson LA., Ramakrishnan U., Roberfroid D., Rons-mans C., Shankar AH., Subarkah None., Sunawang None., Utomo B., Vaidya A., Yan H., Zagre N., Zeng L.
This paper reports on the methods and characteristics of 12 studies from developing countries included in a meta-analysis of the impact of antenatal supplements of multiple micronutrients compared with iron-folic acid on micronutrient status, maternal nutritional status, birth outcomes, and neonatal survival. © 2009 (supplement), The United Nations University.