Combined maternal health risk from short birth interval and poor adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation in Ethiopia
A study in Ethiopia analyzed the co-occurrence of short birth intervals and poor adherence to iron and folic acid supplementation among women. The findings highlight significant geographic clustering of these risks, particularly in the Somali and Afar regions.
Why it matters
Identifying combined maternal health risks allows for more targeted public health interventions to improve pregnancy outcomes in high-risk populations.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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