Prevalence of goiter and associated factors among schoolchildren in northeast Ethiopia

Prevalence of goiter and associated factors among schoolchildren in northeast Ethiopia

OBJECTIVES Goiter is a major public health problem, especially in developing countries such as Ethiopia. Hence, this study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors of goiter among children in Waghimra Zone, northeast Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 8 t...

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Main Authors: Emebet Tigabu, Kindie Bantie Bekele, Berihun Assefa Dachew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Epidemiology 2017-11-01
Series:Epidemiology and Health
Subjects:
Goiter
Prevalence
Risk factors
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://www.e-epih.org/upload/pdf/epih-39-e2017055.pdf

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