Malnutrition, anaemia and anisocytosis as public health problems among children ≤ 5 years living in malaria perennial transmission areas of Mount Cameroon: a cross sectional study

Malnutrition, anaemia and anisocytosis as public health problems among children ≤ 5 years living in malaria perennial transmission areas of Mount Cameroon: a cross sectional study

Abstract Background Anaemia, anisocytosis, malnutrition (especially stunting) are common health problems in developing countries with children being the most vulnerable. These conditions have negative impacts on human performance, growth and development, and can further be complicated if comorbidity...

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Main Authors: Rene Ning Teh, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele, Gillian Asoba Nkeudem, Sorelle Mekachie Sandie, Sharon Odmia Sama, Samuel Metuge, Helen Kuokuo Kimbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Plasmodium
Microcytic anaemia
Anaemia
Anisocytosis
Stunting
Children ≤ 60 months
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00469-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00469-6

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