Anaemia, iron deficiency and inflammation prevalence in children in the Mount Cameroon area and the contribution of inflammatory cytokines on haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations: a cross sectional study

Anaemia, iron deficiency and inflammation prevalence in children in the Mount Cameroon area and the contribution of inflammatory cytokines on haemoglobin and ferritin concentrations: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Iron deficiency (ID) and anaemia of inflammation (AI) coexist where infections and nutritional deficiencies are common. The aim of this study was to determine burden of ID, anaemia, inflammation and AI in children in malaria endemic Limbe, Mount Cameroon as well as decipher the c...

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Main Authors: Sharon Odmia Sama, Germain Sotoing Taiwe, Rene Ning Teh, Gwendolyne Elobe Njume, Seraphine Njuontsop Chiamo, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Nutrition
Subjects:
Anaemia
Iron defficiency
Inflammation
Children
Ferritin
Haemoglobin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00748-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-023-00748-3

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