Use of microencapsulated iron(II) fumarate sprinkles to prevent recurrence of anaemia in infants and young children at high risk

Use of microencapsulated iron(II) fumarate sprinkles to prevent recurrence of anaemia in infants and young children at high risk

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of microencapsulated iron(II) fumarate sprinkles (with and without vitamin A), iron(II) sulfate drops, and placebo sprinkles in preventing recurrence of anaemia and to determine the long-term haematological outcomes in children at high risk of recurrence of an...

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Main Authors: Zlotkin Stanley, Antwi Kojo Yeboah, Schauer Claudia, Yeung George
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2003-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Anemia
Iron-deficiency/drug therapy
Iron-deficiency/prevention and control
Vitamin A/administration and dosage
Hemoglobins/analysis
Food
Fortified/utilization
Iron
Dietary/administration and dosage
Dietary/therapeutic use
Ferrous compounds/administration and dosage
Ferrous compounds/therapeutic use
Drug compounding
Patient compliance
Treatment outcome
Child
Infant
Ghana
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