Anemia Predicts Physical Fitness Among Adolescent Athletes in Ghana

ABSTRACT Background Anemia indicates low blood hemoglobin levels and has become a public health problem among adolescents in developing countries. The prevalence among adolescent athletes and its effect on physical fitness has not been studied in Ghana. The study aimed to assess the impact of anemia...

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Published in:	Health Science Reports
Main Authors:	Divine Eli‐Cophie, Charles Apprey, Reginald Adjetey. Annan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2024-12-01
Subjects:	adolescents anemia athletes physical fitness
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70243

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