Sickle cell trait (HbAS) and stunting in children below two years of age in an area of high malaria transmission
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>While the protective effects of sickle cell trait (HbAS) against severe malaria and the resulting survival advantage are well known, the impact on the physical development in young children remains unclear. This study was aimed to in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Malaria Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/8/1/16 |