Vitamin A Supplementation Programs and Country-Level Evidence of Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin A Supplementation Programs and Country-Level Evidence of Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin A supplementation (VAS) programs targeted at children aged 6–59 months are implemented in many countries. By improving immune function, vitamin A (VA) reduces mortality associated with measles, diarrhea, and other illnesses. There is currently a debate regarding the relevance of VAS, but ami...

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Main Authors: James P. Wirth, Nicolai Petry, Sherry A. Tanumihardjo, Lisa M. Rogers, Erin McLean, Alison Greig, Greg S. Garrett, Rolf D. W. Klemm, Fabian Rohner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin A
deficiency
supplementation
fortification
biofortification
MNPs
programs
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/3/190

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