Ultrasound study provides first direct evidence of effect of malaria on fetal growth
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 17:00
in Health & Medicine
A study of almost 3,800 pregnancies has provided the most accurate and direct evidence to date that malaria infection reduces early foetal growth. Low birth weight is the most important risk factor for neonatal mortality in developing countries. The research, carried out on the border of Thailand and Myanmar (Burma), highlights the importance of preventing malaria in pregnancy.