Prevalence and pattern of HIV-related malnutrition among women in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis of demographic health surveys

Prevalence and pattern of HIV-related malnutrition among women in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-analysis of demographic health surveys

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The world's highest HIV infection rates are found in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where adult prevalence in most countries exceeds 25%. Food shortages and malnutrition have combined with HIV/AIDS to bring some countries to the brin...

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Main Author:	Uthman Olalekan A
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2008-07-01
Series:	BMC Public Health
Online Access:	http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/226

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