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Original Research

Prevalence and Predictors of Anemia Among Children Aged 6–23 Months in Dodota District, Southeast Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Abebe SorsaArsi University College of Health Science, Asella, EthiopiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ashenafi HabtamuArsi University College of Health Science, Asella, EthiopiaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7691-8385View further author information
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Muhammedawel KasoArsi University College of Health Science, Asella, EthiopiaView further author information
Pages 177-187 | Published online: 06 Apr 2021

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