Access to basic sanitation facilities reduces the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age in sub-saharan Africa

Access to basic sanitation facilities reduces the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age in sub-saharan Africa

Abstract Background The prevalence (≈ 30%) of anaemia among women of reproductive age in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a significant concern. Additionally, less than half of households in the region have access to basic sanitation facilities, raising questions about the potential role of poor sanitati...

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Main Authors: Benamba Chanimbe, Abdul-Nasir Issah, Abraham Bangamsi Mahama, Daudi Yeboah, Mary Rachael Kpordoxah, Nura Shehu, Ngozi Mabel Chukwu, Michael Boah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sanitation
Anaemia
Reproductive women
Determinants
Sub-saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16890-3

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