Deworming 'decreases anaemia, maternal deaths'
Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 13:21
in Health & Medicine
Researchers are calling for regular treatment of hookworm infections in pregnant women to reduce their risk of anaemia and prevent maternal deaths.
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