Nutrimetry and Evaluation of Intestinal Parasites and Anaemia in Malnourished Schoolchildren from Toliara (Madagascar)
The findings underscore the critical relationship between nutritional status and factors such as parasitology, haematology, and hygiene. Tools like the Nutrimetry assessment enable more specific diagnostics, guiding targeted interventions to address malnutrition. This study highlights the urgent need for policies and collaborative actions to improve the health conditions of the children in Madagascar.
Authors
- Massimo Alfano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6904-9158)
- María Trelis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5977-3337)
- Mónica Gozalbo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6299-7665)
- José M. Soriano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2846-1311)
- Gabriela Tapia-Veloz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3170-1008)
- Venny Guirao
Institutions
- Universitat de València (ES)
- Parc Científic de la Universitat de València (ES)
- University of Toliara (MG)
- Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Sevilla (ES)
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Children
- Published
- 2025-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/children12020225
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.48
Funders
- Universitat de València