July 31, 2025NutrientsOpen Access

Micronutrient Deficiencies and Determinants Among Pregnant Women and Children in Nigeria: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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GAGlory AigbedionUniversity of Bedfordshire PTPei-Ching TsengUniversity of Bedfordshire SPShuby PuthusseryUniversity of Bedfordshire

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Systematic review uncovers 56% anaemia prevalence among children and 54% among pregnant women, indicating key risk factors and health outcomes in Nigeria.

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The review finds a 56% prevalence of anaemia among children and 54% among pregnant women in Nigeria.
Key micronutrient deficiencies include zinc (86.4%), magnesium (94%), and vitamin D (73.3%) in certain areas.
The research encompassed 37 studies, with 27 focused on pregnant women and 10 on children, establishing significant trends.
Identified risk factors like poor diets and low maternal education underscore the need for targeted health policies.

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Aigbedion et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c5fe6551bb0af8cf715 https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17142338

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Systematic review uncovers 56% anaemia prevalence among children and 54% among pregnant women, indicating key risk factors and health outcomes in Nigeria.

Micronutrient Deficiencies and Determinants Among Pregnant Women and Children in Nigeria: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Micronutrient Deficiencies and Determinants Among Pregnant Women and Children in Nigeria: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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