Home fortification with multiple micronutrient powders for pregnant women-The Guidelines

by Jai K Das

It is estimated that 41.8% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic. Approximately 60% of these cases in non-malarious areas, and 50% in malaria-endemic settings, are assumed to be due to iron deficiency. We share the WHO guideline providing global, evidence-informed recommendations on the use of multiple micronutrient powders for home fortification of foods consumed by pregnant women.

14th March 2013 • comment

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

by Jai K Das
11th January 2013 • comment