Moderate to severe anaemia linked with 27% higher risk of stillbirth in India, study finds
A study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia found that women in India with moderate to severe anaemia during pregnancy face a 27% higher risk of stillbirth after 28 weeks of gestation. The research, which analyzed data from over 214,000 pregnancies, indicated that severe anaemia could triple the risk of stillbirth, with most stillbirths occurring around the 29th week for affected women. Experts recommend prioritizing comprehensive anaemia prevention and treatment strategies in policies aimed at reducing stillbirths.