Prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in malaria endemic region of Iran (Sistan and Baluchestan Province): Epidemiological profile and trends over time

*Corresponding author: Hossein Ali Adineh, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences, Iranshahr, Iran; Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran. Tels: +98 9156388799, +98 5437222230 E-mail: Payam.health@yahoo.com This study protocol was performed according to the Helsinki Declaration and was assessed for ethic issues and approved by Ethical Committee of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Written informed consent was obtained from the heads of households. Foundation Project: Supported by World Health Organization (EMRO/TDR Small Grant with ID No. SGS 14/20), Deputies of Health and Research and Health Promotion Research Center in Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. The journal implements double-blind peer review practiced by specially invited international editorial board members.