Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Anemia Among Hospitalized Children in a Tertiary Level Hospital in Botswana

• Prif Awduron: Aobakwe Betty Siamisang MMed, FA Paed (SA) (Awdur), Alemayehu M. Gezmu MD (Awdur), Jeremy S. Slone MD, MPH (Awdur), Lesego Gabaitiri PhD (Awdur), Thuso David MMed, Cer Paed Cardiology (SA) (Awdur), Bathusi Phetogo MBBS (Awdur), Dipesalema Joel MBBChBAO, B Med Sc (NUI) (Awdur)
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• Cyhoeddwyd: SAGE Publishing, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Anemia is a global health concern and has been associated with long term cognitive and behavioral adverse effects. A cross sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of and risk factors for anemia in infants and children between 6 months to 5 years of age admitted to a tertiary hospit...