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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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
2018
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