Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems

Justus Hofmeyr, G; A Lawrie, Theresa; Nagib Atallah, Álvaro; Duley, Lelia

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001059.pub3

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Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • Jul 28, 2010

Authors:

G Justus Hofmeyr

Theresa A Lawrie

Álvaro Nagib Atallah

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are common causes of serious morbidity and death. Calcium supplementation may reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia, and may help to prevent preterm birth. This is an update of a review last published in 2014. OBJECTIVES: To assess the effects of calcium supplement...

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Medicine

Pregnancy

Relative risk

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