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. 2017 Mar;10(1):26-29.
doi: 10.1177/1753495X16684709. Epub 2016 Dec 23.

Non-communicable diseases during pregnancy in low and middle income countries

Julia Hussein  1
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Non-communicable diseases during pregnancy in low and middle income countries

Julia Hussein. Obstet Med. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Apart from the risks of obstetric complications like haemorrhage and eclampsia, a large number of medical conditions affect pregnancy and result in adverse outcomes for both the mother and offspring. Non-communicable diseases in pregnancy are becoming increasingly important in contributing to death and poor health. Changes in the patterns and distribution of these conditions mean that we need new perspectives and ways of dealing with these challenges for the future. This article reviews the burden of ill-health due to non-communicable diseases during pregnancy in low and middle income countries and presents some paradigms relevant to public health and health system needs of the future.

Keywords: Maternal mortality; complications; diabetes; general medicine; obesity.

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The burden of non-communicable diseases in pregnancy.
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A life course perspective.
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