Adolescent Anemia: Risk Factors

  • Dr. Roosy Aulakh Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh, India
Keywords: Anemia, Adolescent, public health problem

Abstract

Anemia is common nutritional problem in developing countries like India. It affects both obese as well as undernourished children. Adolescent population especially girls are at risk for development of severe Anemia.

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Adolescent Anemia: Risk Factors
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DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2016.i07.01
Published: 2016-07-31
How to Cite
Dr. Roosy Aulakh. (2016). Adolescent Anemia: Risk Factors. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 3(7), 477-478. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2016.i07.01
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