Factors associated with anaemia among preschool- age children in underprivileged neighbourhoods in Antananarivo, Madagascar

• Main Authors: Mirella Malala Randrianarisoa (Author), Maheninasy Rakotondrainipiana (Author), Ravaka Randriamparany (Author), Prisca Vega Andriantsalama (Author), Anjasoa Randrianarijaona (Author), Azimdine Habib (Author), Annick Robinson (Author), Lisette Raharimalala (Author), Francis Allen Hunald (Author), Aurélie Etienne (Author), Jean-Marc Collard (Author), Frédérique Randrianirina (Author), Robert Barouki (Author), Clement Pontoizeau (Author), Alison Nestoret (Author), Nathalie Kapel (Author), Philippe Sansonetti (Author), Pascale Vonaesch (Author), Rindra Vatosoa Randremanana (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Anaemia occurs in children when the haemoglobin level in the blood is less than the normal (11 g/dL), the consequence is the decrease of oxygen quantity in the tissues. It is a prevalent public health problem in many low-income countries, including Madagascar, and data on risk fa...