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. 2017 Apr 6;7:45963. doi: 10.1038/srep45963

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(Subgroup analysis by continents where each study was performed (Africa, Asia, or others (Papua New Guinea)). (a) The forest plot of the subgroup analysis showing an association of G6PD deficiency and falciparum malaria, sub-grouped into the continents where study site is located. A statistically significant negative association was observed from the meta-analysis of studies on African subjects. No association was observed for studies performed in Asia. Also, the two data sets of a study from Papua New Guinea showed no association. (b) Funnel plot of studies performed in African. (c) Trim and fill analysis showing presence of publication bias in studies performed in Africa.