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Prevalence and risk factors of childhood anemia in Nepal: A multilevel analysis.

Mohammad Rocky Khan ChowdhuryMd Mobarak Hossain KhanHafiz T A KhanMohammad Shafiur RahmanMd Rashedul IslamMd Moinul IslamBaki Billah
Published in: PloS one (2020)
Nepal is facing a serious public health problem due to the high prevalence of childhood anemia. This adverse situation occurs due to socio-demographic and geographical factors such as age, malnutrition status, mother's anemia status, socio-economic status and regional variations. Prevention of childhood anemia should be given top priority in Nepal and should be considered as a major public health intervention.
Keyphrases
  • public health
  • iron deficiency
  • chronic kidney disease
  • tertiary care
  • early life
  • randomized controlled trial
  • childhood cancer
  • emergency department