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RESEARCH ARTICLE

Anemia in Pregnancy—Consequences and Challenges: A Review of Literature

Judith Angelitta Noronha, Esra Al Khasawneh, Vidya Seshan, Shanthi Ramasubramaniam, Savithri Raman

Citation Information : Noronha JA, Khasawneh EA, Seshan V, Ramasubramaniam S, Raman S. Anemia in Pregnancy—Consequences and Challenges: A Review of Literature. J South Asian Feder Obs Gynae 2012; 4 (1):64-70.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1177

Published Online: 01-08-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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