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| Year : 2012 | Volume
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Vitamin D in the perinatal period - future trends
Sheila Samanta Mathai
Senior Adviser (Paediatrics & Neonatology) & HOD (Paediatrics), INHS Asvini Mumbai -400005, India
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DOI: 10.4103/0975-3605.203238
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The importance of the role of Vitamin D in bone metabolism is well known but its effect on other systems is emerging with greater understanding of this vitamin-cum hormone. The growing evidence of widespread deficiency particularly in high-risk population is alarming. The high prevalence of deficiency in pregnant and lactating mothers and their newborn babies is disturbing. The levels of Vitamin D considered adequate as well as the recommended doses for the pregnant and lactating mother and infant are still areas of controversy. The long-term harmful effects of Vitamin D deficiency on the fetus and newborn need to be addressed urgently. The article highlights these issues and discusses remedial measures.
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