Anemia and associated factors among adolescent girls and boys at 10-14 years in rural western China.

Zhonghai ZhuChristopher R SudfeldYue ChengQi QiShaoru LiMohamed ElhoumedWenfang YangSuying ChangMichael J DibleyLingxia ZengWafaie W Fawzi

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

Anemia was a mild public health problem among young adolescents in rural western China. Nutritional and social determinants were identified as predictors, warranting interventions to reduce the risk of anemia among this critical age group.

Keyphrases

south africa
public health
iron deficiency
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
young adults
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mental health
middle aged