Multiple micronutrient deficiencies remain a major public health concern in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC). Infants, young children, and women of reproductive age are especially vulnerable. Pregnancy places an additional burden on women's micronutrient status, as nutrient needs increase to meet the demands of both the mother and the developing fetus.¹ Maternal micronutrient malnutrition during pregnancy can permanently affect physiological development of the fetus, which can increase the risk of morbidity, mortality, poor growth, and neurocognitive development later in life.

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产前补充多种微量营养素：仅铁叶酸以外的益处

在低收入和中等收入国家（LMIC）中，多种微量营养素缺乏症仍然是主要的公共卫生问题。婴儿，幼儿和育龄妇女尤其容易受到伤害。怀孕增加了妇女的微量营养素状况，因为对营养素的需求增加，以满足母亲和发育中的胎儿的需求。¹孕期孕产妇微量营养素营养不良会永久性影响胎儿的生理发育，从而增加发病风险，死亡率，生长不良和生命后期神经认知发育的风险。