Cormic Index Profile of Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Lagos, Nigeria
Background. Sickle cell disorders are known to have a negative effect on linear growth. This could potentially affect proportional growth and, hence, Cormic Index. Objective. To determine the Cormic Index in the sickle cell anaemia population in Lagos. Methodology. A consecutive sample of 100 childr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Anemia |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/312302 |