Malnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and parasitic infections among schoolchildren in rural Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and parasitic infections continue to impact the nutritional status and health of children in lower-income countries. However, not enough data concerning this issue is available. The aim of this study was to assess the distribution of nutritional indicators, anemia and micronutrient deficiency and their underlying risk factors among schoolchildren in south-eastern Tanzania.

Methodology/principal findings

This cross-sectional study enrolled primary schoolchildren aged 6-12 years from Kikwawila and Kiberege wards, Tanzania. In total, 471 schoolchildren underwent a physical examination and provided blood, stool and urine samples for an assessment of the levels of different micronutrients, nutritional and anemia status, an

SUBMITTER: Mrimi EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8926280 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature