Iron/folic acid supplementation during pregnancy prevents neonatal and under-five mortality in Pakistan: propensity score matched sample from two Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys

Background: Several epidemiological studies from low- and middle-income countries have reported a protective effect of maternal antenatal iron/folic acid (IFA) on childhood mortality. Objective: The current study aimed to evaluate the effect of maternal antenatal IFA supplementation on childhood mor...

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Main Authors: Yasir B. Nisar, Michael J. Dibley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-02-01
Series:Global Health Action
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Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/29621/pdf_218