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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Muriuki, J, Atkinson, S
Format: Journal article
Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2018