Prevalence of short stature and malnutrition among Egyptian primary school children and their coexistence with Anemia

Prevalence of short stature and malnutrition among Egyptian primary school children and their coexistence with Anemia

Abstract Background Under nutrition and overweight typically occur during nutritional transition periods in developing countries including Egypt. Short stature and anemia are public health concern due to its strong link with malnutrition which is a preventable risk factor. Objectives to estimate the...

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Main Authors: Ali M. El-Shafie, Zeinab A. Kasemy, Zein A. Omar, Safa H. Alkalash, Amal A. Salama, Kerollos S. Mahrous, Shaimaa M. Hewedy, Nessreen M. Kotb, Heba S. Abd El-Hady, Eman S. Eladawy, Mohamed A. Zeid, Manar E. Abd El Hamid, Emad H. Hemeda, Mohamed A. El-shafie, Esraa A. El-Meligy, Wael A. Bahbah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:
Anemia
Egyptian children
Malnutrition
Obesity
Prevalence
Short stature
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13052-020-00855-y

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