Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
INTRODUCTION: iron deficiency is a major public health concern. Globally, iron deficiency ranks number 9 and is responsible for about 60% of all anemia cases among preschool children. In Africa iron deficiency is 43-52% while in Kenya, children under 5 years constitute the largest burden with 69% of...
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2015-05-01
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/21/62/pdf/62.pdf
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