Vaccinating Against Iron-Deficiency Anemia: A New Technology For Maternal And Child Health
February 19, 2015 | Peter J. Hotez

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Peter J. Hotez
Fellow in Disease and PovertyWhile several factors contribute to iron-deficiency anemia, which kills an estimated 183,400 people annually, human hookworm infection has been identified as one of the leading causes in impoverished countries. A vaccine to combat hookworms could represent an important technological breakthrough in global efforts to prevent IDA.
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