Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional status of school children in government elementary schools in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia

Soil-transmitted helminth infections and nutritional status of school children in government elementary schools in Jimma Town, Southwestern Ethiopia

Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminth infections and malnutrition are major health problems of school-age children in developing countries. Malnutrition and soil-transmitted helminth infections often co-exist with synergetic consequences. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the preva...

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Main Authors:	Zeleke Mekonnen, Derartu Hassen, Serkadis Debalke, Abebaw Tiruneh, Yaregal Asres, Legese Chelkeba, Endalew Zemene, Tefera Belachew
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SAGE Publishing 2020-09-01
Series:	SAGE Open Medicine
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1177/2050312120954696

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