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Nutritional status according to Hb status in children under 12 years of age in the study population.
| Variables | Hb-SS, n = 159 | Hb-AA, n = 296 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stunting TAZ, n (%) | 55 (34.6%) | 29 (9.8%) | <0.001 |
| Wasting WHZ, n (%) | 23 (14.5%) | 37 (12.5%) | NS |
| Underweight WAZ, n (%) | 63 (39.6%) | 36 (12.2%) | <0.001 |
