Evaluation of the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation during pregnancy  in a rural area of Limpopo province

R L Mamabolo; M Alberts; N P Steyn; H A Delemarre-van de Waal; N G Nthangeni; N S Levitt

R L Mamabolo
M Alberts
N P Steyn
H A Delemarre-van de Waal
N G Nthangeni
N S Levitt

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of iron and folate supplementation in antenatal clinics.

Author Biographies

R L Mamabolo

Medical Sciences Programme, University of the North, Sovenga, Limpopo Province and Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, W Cape, MSc

M Alberts

Medical Sciences Programme, University of the North, Sovenga, Limpopo Province, PhD

N P Steyn

Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle Unit, Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, W Cape, PhD

H A Delemarre-van de Waal

Pediatric Endocrinology, Vrije University Medical Centre, Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands, MD, PhD

N G Nthangeni

Nutrition Programme, Medical University of Southern Africa, PO Medunsa, 0204, PhD

N S Levitt

Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, MD