In conclusion, helminth-infected children were less anemic,
less malnourished, and less likely to be malaria infected than
uninfected children. We think the most likely explanation is
that non-anemic, well-nourished, or non-malaria-infected children may be more motorically advanced or exploratory of
their environments and therefore increase their exposure to
soil-transmitted helminths. It is also possible that helminths
may find it more favorable to establish infection in a betternourished child