Background. Previous studies have suggested that helminth infection exacerbates malaria,
but few existing epidemiological studies adequately control for infection heterogeneities and …

Summary In this paper David Canning argues that interventions against 'neglected'tropical
diseases should be thought of as investments in human capital and form an integral part of …

In the many areas where human malaria and helminthiases are co-endemic, schoolchildren
often harbour the heaviest infections and suffer much of the associated morbidity, especially …

Modern Colonization by Medical Intervention adds to our understanding of the political and
economic transformations establishing colonial modernity in Puerto Rico. By focusing on …

Hookworm infection is a major cause of iron deficiency anemia and malnutrition in
developing countries. The Ancylostoma ceylanicum Kunitz-type inhibitor (AceKI) is a 7.9 …

Objective: Anemia is a serious public health problem in Indian school children. Since 2003,
simple health intervention programs such as antihelminthic treatment and vitamin A …

Abstract Background Timor-Leste has a high prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH)
infections. High proportions of the population have been reported as being anaemic, and …

Objective Despite the fact that quality antenatal care is one of the essential aspects in
maternal and child health care, the current perceived quality and associated factors of this …

Anaemia is often an adverse outcome of severe parasitic infections during pregnancy in
developing countries. This study examined the association between anaemia and …

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