19 May 2016 Blackmores Institute Selenium deficiency linked to deadly heart disease affecting pregnant women 19 May 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Recent African research has established a close link between selenium deficiency and a form of cardiomyopathy that affects pregnant women and new mothers. The study of patients in Nigeria also showed that rural women were three times more likely to develop the disease. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.