Browsing School of Arts and Social Sciences by Author "Kisiangani, Isaac"
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Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
Kisiangani, Isaac; Mbakaya, Charles; Makokha, Anzelimo; Magu, Dennis (Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-05-28)Introduction: Iron deficiency is a major public health concern. Globally, iron deficiency ranks number 9 and is responsible for about 60% of all anemia cases among preschool children. In Africa iron deficiency is 43-52% ... -
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
Kisiangani, Isaac; Mbakaya, Charles; Makokha, Anzelimo (American Institute of Science (AIS), 2015-04-02)Background: Anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally and of major public health concern in preschool children and pregnant women in developing world. In Kenya current anaemia rates are about 69 % among ...