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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Main Authors: Samuel Olufemi Akodu, Olisamedua Fidelis Njokanma, Omolara Adeolu Kehinde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Anemia
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/312302