How Eliminating Malaria May Also Prevent Iron Deficiency in African Children
Malaria and iron deficiency are common among children living in sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies have linked a child’s iron status to their future risk of malaria infection; however, few have examined whether malaria might be a cause of iron deficiency. Approximately a quarter of African children...
Main Authors: | John Muthii Muriuki, Sarah H. Atkinson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/11/4/96 |
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