Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among adolescents in Uganda: a cross-sectional analysis of a national survey

BMC Public Health · Published 2026-08-05 · DOI 10.1186/s12889-026-28722-1

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Nakitta Jane, Pamela Kihembo, Bridget Kabanyoro, Flaviano Mugalula, Hellen Nansumba, Dathan M. Byonanebye

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2026

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Jane, N., Kihembo, P., Kabanyoro, B., et al. (2026). Prevalence and factors associated with anemia among adolescents in Uganda: a cross-sectional analysis of a national survey. BMC Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-28722-1

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