Strengths and limitations.
malaria infection, malnutrition
MALNUTRITION
This study had some limitations. First, we had a relatively small sample size, which could limit our statistical power to detect more subtle differences. However, several other studies, particularly longitudinal studies on this topic, also had similar sample sizes ranging between 202 and 847 participants.This study also had several strengths, including its longitudinal data, which allowed us to establish temporality and comprehensively evaluate bi-directional effects in the same population. This may also be one of the few (if any) studies to assess the role of age in modifying the effect of malnutrition on the prevalence of malaria infection.