Controlling Micronutrient Deficiencies in Asia

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 effe...

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Main Authors: John Mason, Venkatesh Mannar, Nancy Mock
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 1999-01-01
Series:Asian Development Review
Online Access:https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S0116110599000032