Background: Diarrheal diseases are an important cause of mortality and morbidity globally
in children under 5 years of age. Objective: To find the prevalence and risk factors of …

Background: The most common cause of anemia is an iron deficiency; however, the
condition may also be caused by deficiencies in folate, vitamin B 12 and protein. Some …

Background Anaemia is one of the major causes of death among children under five years
in Africa, with a prevalence of 64.6% among pre-school children. In 2014, we conducted a …

Background: Anaemia is a condition characterised by a decrease in the concentration of
haemoglobin (Hb) in the blood. Anaemia suffers under five years children about 47.4% and …

Background. Globally, anemia is a widespread public health problem associated with
increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Under 5 children have greater risk of anemia. The …

Background Anemia among adolescents (ages 10–19 years) is a leading cause of morbidity
and mortality in low-and middle-income countries and carries long-term health and …

Background: Anemia is an indicator of both poor nutrition and health. In low-income
countries like Ethiopia, the prevalence of anemia remains high due to several determinant …

Anemia is a frequent manifestation and an important health problem. The aim of this study
was to found the prevalence of anemia among primary schoolchildren and determine the …

Background: Anemia is a global public health concern. Its devastating consequences
include impaired cognitive and motor development, reduced work productivity, and adverse …

Summary During 1992 and 1993, 309 children aged 1–22 months (mo) and their mothers
visiting an immunization facility in Al Ain city, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates …