Medical journal, Armed Forces India
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Med J Armed Forces India · Jan 2013
Correlation of haemoglobin and red cell indices with serum ferritin in Indian women in second and third trimester of pregnancy.
Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is the most common cause of anaemia in pregnancy in Indians and is associated with increased risk of low birth-weight infants. Studies from developed countries recommend iron supplementation based on serum ferritin levels. However, screening by serum ferritin is not feasible in all cases in India. This study was undertaken to document haematological profile of pregnant Indian women. ⋯ All pregnant women in India should continue to get iron supplements unlike what is recommended in the developed countries where iron supplementation is based on serum ferritin levels.