We investigated the prevalence of malaria and associated risk factors in children living in urban Ghana. Malaria prevalence was associated with low hemoglobin concentration, low socioeconomic status, and higher age. Our findings indicate that African urban poor are seriously affected by malaria and that irrigated agriculture may increase this risk.
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【저자키워드】 Anemia, malaria, Plasmodium, urbanization, Parasitaemia,
【저자키워드】 Anemia, malaria, Plasmodium, urbanization, Parasitaemia,