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Maternal lead exposure and preeclampsia risk in sub-Saharan Africa: a comparative risk assessment
2026-01-11
obstetrics and gynecology
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BackgroundPreeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Lead exposure remains widespread across the region, yet its contribution to preeclampsia risk has not been quantified at the population level. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2025) estimated that in 2023, there were approximately 182,000 maternal deaths in SSA (70 % of global deaths), and that approximately 16% of these deaths were due to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) (Say ...
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