Geostatistical modelling of the association between malaria and child growth in Africa
Abstract Background Undernutrition among children under 5 years of age continues to be a public health challenge in many low- and middle-income countries and can lead to growth stunting. Infectious diseases may also affect child growth, however their actual impact on the latter can be difficult to q...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Health Geographics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12942-018-0127-y |