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Resultados: 34

Guideline: Intermittent iron and folic acid supplementation in non-anaemic pregnant women

It is estimated that 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. At least half of this anaemia burden is assumed to be due to iron deficiency. Member States have requested guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the effectiveness and safety of different schemes of iron and folic acid supp...

Guideline: Intermittent iron supplementation in preschool and school-age children

It is estimated that 600 million preschool and school-age children worldwide are anaemic, and it is assumed that at least half of these cases are attributable to iron deficiency. This guideline provides global, evidence-informed recommendations on the intermittent use of iron supplements for preschool an...

Use of multiple micronutrient powders for home fortification of foods consumed by infants and children 6-23 months of age

A deficiency and 293 million children in the same age group have anaemia. Member States have requested guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the effects and safety of the use multiple micronutrient powders for home fortification of foods consumed by infants and children 6–23 months of ag...

Weekly iron-folic acid supplementation (WIFS) in women of reproductive age: its role in promoting optimal maternal and child health

Anaemia is a multi-factorial disorder that requires a multi-pronged approach for its prevention and treatment. Iron deficiency and infections are the most prevalent etiological factors. However other conditions may have a contributory role. They include nutritional deficiencies of vitamin A, vitamin B12,...