High-dose vitamin A supplementation and acute respiratory infection among 2-4 years old children an exploratory study of the universal approach as a nutrition policy option

High-dose vitamin A supplementation and acute respiratory infection among 2-4 years old children an exploratory study of the universal approach as a nutrition policy option

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Universal high-dose vitamin A supplementation (VAS) aims to significantly curb child mortality in the country. Available evidence however is equivocal with regard to the impact of intervention on acute respiratory infections (ARI), a leading cause of child deaths. Adverse effects have been shown whe...

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Autore principale: Pedro, Ma. Regina A.
Altri autori: Bongga, Demetria C.
Natura: Tesi
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2001.
Soggetti:
Vitamin A deficiency in children > Philippines.
Vitamin A > Therapeutic use > Effectiveness.
Respiratory infections in children > Philippines.
Nutrition policy > Philippines.