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Maternal vitamin A supplementation and lung function in offspring

Authors :
Checkley, William
West, Keith P. Jr.
Wise, Robert A.
Baldwin, Matthew R.
Lee Wu
LeClerq, Steven C.
Christian, Parul
Katz, Joanne
Tielsch, James M.
Khatry, Subama
Sommer, Alfred
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. May 13, 2010, Vol. 362 Issue 19, p1784, 11 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

A study was conducted to evaluate the benefits of vitamin A supplementation given to pregnant women before during and after pregnancy in improving lung function among offsprings. Results indicated that vitamin A was very useful in improving lung function at all stages of pregnancy and after.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
362
Issue :
19
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.229112140