Anthropometric Status, Anemia and Intestinal Parasitic Infections among Primary School Children in Alexandria, Egypt

BACKGROUND: In developing countries, malnutrition is a major health problem with prevalence ranges of 4-46%. Early childhood malnutrition is irreversible and intergenerational, with adverse consequences on adult health. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to determine the current prevalence and some ass...

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Main Authors: Nesrin K Abdel Fatah, Laila M Nofa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alexandria University 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of High Institute of Public Health
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