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    Controlling Micronutrient Deficiencies in Asia

    Mason, John; Mannar, Venkatesh; Mock, Nancy | June 1999
    Abstract
    Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affect large numbers of the populations in Asia, often overlapping. Clinical VAD is probably declining, but subclinical VAD is common and carries significant mortality risk. IDDs fall when there are effective iodized salt programs. IDA persists unchanged at high levels, particularly affecting women and children. Deficiency control programs—notably high-dose vitamin A capsules sixmonthly for children and iodized salt—are under way in many areas, and need to be sustained and made universal. Fortification is a key long-run solution, and multiple fortification and supplementation need to be researched and implemented. Better information is needed on programs and their impact; even baseline data are scarce. Public–private coalitions should be fostered with the food industry and others concerned. Capacity-building for the range of actions for controlling deficiencies should be an early next priority.
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    Mason, John; Mannar, Venkatesh; Mock, Nancy. 1999. Controlling Micronutrient Deficiencies in Asia. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5388.
    Keywords
    Reproductive Health
    Nutrition and Health Care
    Maternal and Child Health
    Family Health
    Prenatal Care
    Nutrition Programs
    Child Nutrition
    State and nutrition
    Food policy
    Nutrition policy
    Maternity
    Health Aspects Of Poverty
    Prenatal Care
    Nutrition Programs
    Child Nutrition
    Child Development
    Social Conditions
    Socially Disadvantaged Children
    Nutrition and state
    Food policy
    Nutrition policy
    Cost and standard of living
    Economic conditions
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    Mason, John
    Mannar, Venkatesh
    Mock, Nancy
    Theme
    Health
    Poverty
     
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