Nutritional factors associated with anaemia in pregnant women in northern Nigeria.

This study was conducted to assess the relative contribution of iron, folate, and B 12 deficiency to anaemia in pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa. In total, 146 pregnant women, who attended two antenatal clinics in Gombe, Nigeria, were recruited into the study. The majority (54%) of the women were in the third trimester.

High-density lipoprotein and homocysteine levels correlate inversely in preeclamptic women in northern Nigeria.

Background: Preeclampsia/eclampsia is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. It is a cause of high morbidity for both mother and fetus, especially in developing countries. In a recent survey conducted in Gombe, Nigeria, eclampsia was found to be a major cause of maternal mortality (24.

Plasma and urinary free amino acid concentrations in preeclamptic women in northern Nigeria.

Background: Preeclampsia/eclampsia is one of the major causes of maternal and fetal mortality in Nigeria and many other countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We determined if serum and urine concentrations of amino acids were abnormal in women with this disorder of pregnancy in Gombe, Nigeria.

Methods: Free amino acids were measured in serum and urine of women (ages, 15 to 40 years) with preeclampsia/eclampsia (n=37) and their pregnant age and gestational age matched controls (n=16).