Mapping the spatial distribution and identifying local determinants of childhood anemia in Ghana: a geographically weighted regression analysis
A study analyzing data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey identifies significant geographic clusters of childhood anemia. The research highlights that maternal education, household poverty, and childhood fever are key determinants of the condition.
Why it matters
Identifying high-risk regions allows for more effective resource allocation and targeted public health interventions to reduce childhood anemia.
Scientific Reports ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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