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Lack of Sunshine Is Leading Cause of Maternal and Fetal Deaths Worldwide

Posted By Dr. Mercola | September 11 2007 | 1989 views

Vitamin D deficiency increases the risk of life-threatening preeclampsia during pregnancy five-fold, Pennsylvania researchers reported yesterday.

Some researchers have suspected that low levels of vitamin D contribute to the disorder, which is characterized by soaring blood pressure and swelling of the hands and feet, but the new study is the first to examine its role directly.

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