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Nutrient deficiencies in pregnant mums

A survey conducted among pregnant women in Nairobi has concluded that micronutrient deficiency is a major public health problem in Kenya.

Conducted by a team of 12 researchers in Kenya, led by Dr Echoka Elizabeth of Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri), the study involved 410 women drawn from three hospitals within Nairobi: Aga Khan University Hospital, St Mary’s hospital and Mama Lucy hospital.

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