The effect of sickle cell anemia on the linear growth of Nigerian children.

Ugo Nnenna ChikaniAdaobi Bisi-OnyemaechiIjeoma OhucheJustus Uchenna OnuShalewa UgegeChinwe OguguaNgozi MbanefoPaschal ChimeIfeoma Emodi

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2021)

The study demonstrated high prevalence of growth failure in children and adolescents with SCA which intensified with advancement in age and older age at diagnosis.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
young adults
physical activity
community dwelling
iron deficiency