Factors associated with anemia among Sri Lankan primary school children in rural North Central Province

Factors associated with anemia among Sri Lankan primary school children in rural North Central Province

Abstract Background Despite interventions, childhood anemia is still a major public health problem in low and middle income countries. Purpose of the present study is to determine factors associated with anemia among rural primary school children in Sri Lanka, a country undergoing rapid socioeconomi...

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Main Authors: Gayani Shashikala Amarasinghe, Naotunna Palliya Guruge Chamidri Randika Naottunna, Thilini Chanchala Agampodi, Suneth Buddhika Agampodi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Anemia
Primary school children
Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura
Polonnaruwa
North Central Province
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-017-0841-9

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