Malaria parasitaemia, anaemia and malnutrition in children less than 15 years residing in different altitudes along the slope of Mount Cameroon: prevalence, intensity and risk factors
Abstract Background Malaria, anaemia and malnutrition are frequently co-existing diseases that cause significant morbidity and mortality particularly among children. This study measured the prevalence, intensity and evaluated risk factors for malaria parasitaemia, anaemia and malnutrition among chil...
Main Authors: | Rene Ning Teh, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele, Derick Ndelle Meduke, Samuel Takang Ojong, Helen Kuokuo Kimbi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-09-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-018-2492-1 |
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