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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Main Authors: John Muthii Muriuki, Sarah H. Atkinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
TNF
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/11/4/96