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Micronutrient Assessment and Anemia Programming: BRINDA Project Findings (July 2017)
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Micronutrient Assessment and Anemia Programming: BRINDA Project Findings (July 2017)
This document discusses the importance of accurately assessing micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron and vitamin A, in the context of anemia programming.
2017
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Abstract
It highlights the challenges of estimating these deficiencies in settings with high infection rates, where inflammation can affect biomarker values. The Biomarkers Reflecting Inflammation and Nutritional Determinants of Anemia (BRINDA) project's findings are presented, emphasizing the need to adjust for inflammation when interpreting biomarker results and identifying key risk factors for anemia. The brief aims to inform programmers, policymakers, and survey designers involved in anemia and micronutrient deficiency reduction efforts.
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