Micronutrient Deficiencies among Breastfeeding Infants in Tanzania

Micronutrient Deficiencies among Breastfeeding Infants in Tanzania

Infant mortality accounts for the majority of child deaths in Tanzania, and malnutrition is an important underlying cause. The objectives of this cross-sectional study were to describe the micronutrient status of infants in Tanzania and assess predictors of infant micronutrient deficiency. We analyz...

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Main Authors: Alexandra L. Bellows, Emily R. Smith, Alfa Muhihi, Christina Briegleb, Ramadhani A. Noor, Salum Mshamu, Christopher Sudfeld, Honorati Masanja, Wafaie W. Fawzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
micronutrients
infants
Tanzania
vitamin B12
vitamin D
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1258

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