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Factors Contributing to Iodide Deficiency in Coast Province of Kenya
(European Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2015)
Background: Iodide deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. Iodide deficiency disorders are major public health problem in several areas of the world. At least 350 million Africans are at risk ...
Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
(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% ...
Qualitative Study of Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya
(IJHRS, 2015-11-24)
Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and majorities are associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, according to the demographic ...
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
(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 ...