Indian pediatrics
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of albendazole in improving nutritional status of pre-school children in urban slums.
To study the clinical efficacy and the incremental cost-effectiveness of albendazole in improving the nutritional status of pre-school children. ⋯ Six monthly albendazole reduces the risk of stunting with a small increase in the expenditure on health care from the payer's perspective. Larger trials are needed to study the effect of albendazole on prevention of stunting, cognitive functions and all-cause childhood mortality.