Anaemia in early childhood among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children of Far North Queensland: a retrospective cohort study.

CONCLUSION: Early childhood anaemia is common among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children of Far North Queensland. Poor nutrition, particularly iron deficiency, and frequent infections are likely causes. Implications for public health: Prevention of early childhood anaemia in 'Close the Gap' initiatives would benefit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children of Far North Queensland - and elsewhere in northern Australia.
PMID: 31180619 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - June 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Leonard D, Buttner P, Thompson F, Makrides M, McDermott R Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research