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Public Health Interventions to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies

Public Health Reviews volume 32, pages 256–266 (2010)Cite this article

Abstract

Micronutrient deficiency conditions are global in scope, with developing countries suffering most from such “silent epidemics”. There are several different approaches to combating micronutrient malnutrition at the level of populations and vulnerable groups. We review these briefly with attention to successes, advantages and disadvantages. We recommend active governmental leadership and policy review on a continuing basis to address these fundamental public health problems.

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  1. Professor, Director, Senior Research Scientist, Associate Director, UCLA School of Public Health, USA

    Gail G. Harrison PhD

  2. Professor, Director, Senior Research Scientist, Associate Director, UCLA Center for Global and Immigrant Health, USA

    Gail G. Harrison PhD

  3. Professor, Director, Senior Research Scientist, Associate Director, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, USA

    Gail G. Harrison PhD

  4. Professor, Director, Senior Research Scientist, Associate Director, Program for Healthy and At-Risk Populations, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, UCLA/Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA

    Gail G. Harrison PhD

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Harrison, G.G. Public Health Interventions to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies. Public Health Rev 32, 256–266 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03391601

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Key Words

  • micronutrients
  • malnutrition
  • Public Health
  • interventions
  • fortification
  • supplementation
  • nutrition monitoring

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