Micronutrient powders to combat anaemia in young children: do they work?

Abstract In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended point-of-use fortification of complementary foods with iron-containing micronutrient powders to improve iron status and reduce anaemia in children at risk of anaemia. This recommendation continues to be debated. In a recent trial amon...

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Main Authors: Hans Verhoef, Emily Teshome, Andrew M. Prentice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-017-0998-y