Anaemia control and the interpretation of biochemical tests for iron status in children

Anaemia control and the interpretation of biochemical tests for iron status in children

Abstract Background Anaemia is one of the world’s most prevalent child health problems. Its control in Africa and other developing nations has been hindered by uncertainty regarding its cause. Anaemia control has been particularly problematic in regions where the non-iron deficiency causes of anaemi...

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Main Authors: Thando P. Gwetu, Meera K. Chhagan, Myra Taylor, Shuaib Kauchali, Murray Craib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Anaemia
Iron deficiency
Inflammation
Ferritin
Serum transferrin receptor
Body iron
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-017-2472-5

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