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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Główni autorzy: Kevin Croke, Deus S. Ishengoma, Filbert Francis, Julie Makani, Mathias L. Kamugisha, John Lusingu, Martha Lemnge, Horacio Larreguy, Günther Fink, Bruno P. Mmbando
Format: Artykuł
Język:English
Wydane: BMC 2017-08-01
Seria:BMC Infectious Diseases
Dostęp online:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-017-2644-x