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Expert highlights the concept of maternal nutrition gap
short by / on Wednesday, 18 March, 2026
Dr Aarti Raghu K highlights the maternal nutrition gap. She said 50 to 80% of Indian pregnant women are vitamin D deficient, and this can lead to neural tube defects and cognitive impairment in children. Comprehensive screening for vitamin D deficiency, calcium, folate and B12 deficiency, in addition to screening for anaemia, is necessary for building holistic maternal care.
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