Prevalence of goiter among children in Ethiopia and associated factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Prevalence of goiter among children in Ethiopia and associated factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background The distribution of goiter among children and its risk factors are not well investigated in Ethiopia. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to determine the pooled prevalence of goiter and its associated factors among children in Ethiopia. Methods Elect...

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Main Authors: Getenet Dessie, Desalegne Amare, Amare Belachew Dagnew, Henok Mulugeta, Dessalegn Haile Kassa, Ayenew Negesse, Getachew Mullu Kassa, Fasil Wagnew, Sheikh Mohammed Shariful Islam, Sahai Burrowes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Children
Ethiopia
Goiter
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7505-7

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