Relationships between sickle cell trait, malaria, and educational outcomes in Tanzania

Relationships between sickle cell trait, malaria, and educational outcomes in Tanzania

Abstract Background Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) has been shown to be protective against malaria. A growing literature suggests that malaria exposure can reduce educational attainment. This study assessed the relationship and interactions between malaria, SCT and educational attainment in north-eastern T...

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Main Authors: Kevin Croke, Deus S. Ishengoma, Filbert Francis, Julie Makani, Mathias L. Kamugisha, John Lusingu, Martha Lemnge, Horacio Larreguy, Günther Fink, Bruno P. Mmbando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2644-x

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