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Low Vitamin D Raises Preterm Birth Risk in Study

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  • U.S. researchers analyzing 15,000 pregnancies found low vitamin D increased preterm birth risk.
  • Women with the lowest vitamin D levels had the highest chance of delivery before 37 weeks.
  • The association was strongest for very preterm births before 32 weeks.
  • Researchers urged randomized trials and advised sun-deprived women to discuss vitamin D testing with doctors.