Anemia in children: Major Public health Issue

  • Dr Satish Saroshe M G M Medical College, Indore, India
Keywords: Anemia, Children, IFA, Malnutrition

Abstract

Anemia in children is most prevalent morbidity along with malnutrition. Anemia not only reduces work capacity of a child but it also affects cognitive function.

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CITATION
DOI: 10.17511/ijpr.2014.i01.07
Published: 2014-04-30
How to Cite
Dr Satish Saroshe. (2014). Anemia in children: Major Public health Issue. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 1(1), 31-33. https://doi.org/10.17511/ijpr.2014.i01.07
Section
Review Article