Secular Trends of Ascariasis Infestation and Nutritional Status in Chinese Children From 2000 to 2014: Evidence From 4 Successive National Surveys
Author(s) -
Yanhui Dong,
Zhiyong Zou,
Peijin Hu,
Bin Dong,
Zhenghe Wang,
Zhaogeng Yang,
Bo Wen,
Yinghua Ma,
Yi Song,
Jun Ma,
Wing Chung Lau
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
open forum infectious diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.546
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2328-8957
DOI - 10.1093/ofid/ofz193
Subject(s) - medicine , ascariasis , infestation , secular variation , demography , environmental health , immunology , helminths , biology , botany , sociology
The retardation effects caused by ascariasis infestation on nutritional status in Chinese children seemed to be offset by the rapid economic development and nutritional transition over time; nevertheless, multiple prevention and control measures are still needed and should be continuously strengthened.
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