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Strategies to prevent iron deficiency and improve reproductive health

Authors :
Marjoleine A. Dijkhuizen
Jacques Berger
Annie Lacroux
Frank T. Wieringa
Source :
Nutrition Reviews. 69:S78-S86
Publication Year :
2011
Publisher :
Oxford University Press (OUP), 2011.

Abstract

Anemia and iron deficiency affect billions of people worldwide, especially women of reproductive age, pregnant women, and young children. Many countries have iron and folic acid supplementation programs for pregnant women. However, the impact of these programs is uncertain. Multiple-micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy has been advocated; however, it is unclear whether this has additional advantages. Overall, programs have shown only modest impact on increasing birth weight. This review discusses the present state of knowledge on interventions to improve iron status during pregnancy and reproductive health, and investigates other possibilities such as supplementation prior to conception to improve maternal and child health.

Details

ISSN :
00296643
Volume :
69
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Nutrition Reviews
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........62be55495e55b15fecfae5e96c79420e
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1753-4887.2011.00436.x