Prevalence of Anemia and Undernutrition of Adolescent Females in Selected Schools in Ghana
Anemia among adolescent females is a major worldwide public health problem which should be given appropriate attention. Half of all anemic cases are caused by iron deficiency. In addition to anemia, poor nutrition is also a challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. This study determined the prevalence of ane...
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Main Authors: | Marina Aferiba Tandoh, Abigail Owusuaa Appiah, Anthony Kwaku Edusei |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/6684839 |
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