Vitamin D Assessment In Iron Deficiency Anemic Pregnant Women and Their Newborns | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Radiation Sciences and Applications | ||||
| Article 7, Volume 30, Issue 1, December 2017, Page 63-72 PDF (527.04 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Review papers | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejrsa.2017.1179.1011 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Elham Marei  1; Dina ُElmaghraby2; Alia Abdel-Moneim Gad3
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| 1National centre of radiation research & technology | ||||
| 2The National Center for Radiation Research & Technology | ||||
| 3Health Radiation Research Department, National Center of Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| : Vitamin D is a prohormone nutrient, which is involved in skeletal and extra-skeletal functions. Iron is another essential nutrient that is necessary for the production of red blood cells and oxygen transport. This element plays important roles in enzymatic systems including those required for Vitamin D activation. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common diseases among pregnant women worldwide. Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) during pregnancy might be associated with some adverse effects on fetal growth. This study was designed to assess the possible relationship between IDA in pregnant mothers, their corresponding newborns and vitamin D deficiency (VDD). Research Design and Methods: Maternal and fetal serum25-hydroxy vitamin D levels were evaluated using radioimmunoassay (RIA) technique, in 25 pregnancies with IDA compared to 15 age-matched uncomplicated term gestations. Birth weight and clinical status of the neonates were assessed. Results: The present study revealed that 25-hydroxy vitamin D level was statistically decrease in IDA pregnant group in comparison to the control group (p | ||||
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