Iron status of schoolchildren (6–15 years) and associated factors in rural Nigeria
Background: Schoolchildren are vulnerable to anaemia because of their higher iron need to meet the demands of puberty and adolescence. Objective: The survey determined the haemoglobin levels of schoolchildren aged 6–15 years and the factors affecting their haemoglobin status. Design: Data were obtai...
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| Language: | English |
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation
2015-05-01
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| Series: | Food & Nutrition Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/26223/39917 |