The micronutrient report: current progress and trends in the control of vitamin A, iodine, and ion deficiencies
- Ottawa International Development Research Centre(IDRC) 2001
- xviii,116p.
Summarises current data on the prevalence of vitamin A, iodine, and iron deficiencies and the progress of battling the deficiencies in developing countries. It sets a reference point by which priorities for program content and coverage can be better informed and a baseline from which progress in deficiency prevention can be measured. Also covers prevalence trends for deficiencies of vitamin A, iodine, and iron and describes the status of current programs aimed at preventing or reducing micronutrient deficiencies.