Assessment of anemia among rural children in Kaduna State, Nigeria by determining hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels

Assessment of anemia among rural children in Kaduna State, Nigeria by determining hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels

Background and objective: Children in the developing world are vulnerable to iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) because they grow fast and consume diets low in iron. Thus, this study assessed anemia in children aged 6 - 12 years in rural Nigeria, using hematological indices and se...

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Main Authors: Andrew Nuhu Yashim, Dorcas Yetunde Obazee, Michael Olugbamila Dada, Azeezat Abimbola Oyewande, Bolanle Yemisi Alabi, Ajani Olumide Faith, Ishata Conteh, Felix Olaniyi Sanni, Olaiya Paul Abiodun, Ochonye Boniface Bartholomew, Tolu Adaran, Zachary Terna Gwa, Olaide Lateef Afelumo, Innocent Okwose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ibrahim Medical College 2022-10-01
Series:IMC Journal of Medical Science
Online Access:https://www.imcjms.com/registration/journal_full_text/434

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