Malaria and vitamin A deficiency in African children: a vicious circle?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Vitamin A deficiency and malaria are both highly prevalent health problems in Africa. Vitamin A deficiency affects over 30 million children, most of whom are in the age-group (under five years) most affected by malaria. Vitamin A deficiency increases all-cause mo...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: SanJoaquin Miguel A, Molyneux Malcolm E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/134