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Millions Of Women At Risk Of Malaria During Pregnancy - Science News

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Potential problems include undetected illness and anemia in mothers, stillbirth and low birth weight in newborns

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Tags: Anemia, Malaria, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, Women's Health, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Relationship

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