Cross ‐sectional and longitudinal analysis of nutritional status of school‐children from Bumbire Island (United Republic of Tanzania)

ConclusionsUndernutrition is affecting Bumbire Island children, likely due to micronutrient deficiencies. The effects of linear growth deficit continue to accumulate throughout childhood and adolescent years.

Source: American Journal of Human Biology - January 19, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Ornella Comandini, Gabriele Carmignani, Alessandro Cipriano, Giovanni Carmignani, Deodatus Tiba, Elisabetta Marini Tags: SHORT REPORT Source Type: research