Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplements to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anaemia (International Life Sciences Institute, 1998, 46 p.): (introduction...)

Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplements to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anaemia (International Life Sciences Institute, 1998, 46 p.)

		*(introduction...)*
		Preface
		Acknowledgments
		About INACG
		Background
		Purpose of These Guidelines
		Overview of Interventions for Controlling Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Selecting and Prioritizing Interventions
		Guidelines for Iron Supplementation to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Guidelines for Treatment or Referral of Severe Anemia in Primary Care Settings
		From Guidelines to Programs
		Where to Go for More Help and Information
		Selected Bibliography
		Appendix A. Percentage and amount of iron in some commonly used iron compounds
		Appendix B. Examples of materials used in iron supplementation programs
		Appendix C. Addresses and World Wide Web sites for international agencies engaged in the control of iron deficiency anemia
		Appendix D. Some sources of supplements and other supplies for iron supplementation programs

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Rebecca J. Stoltzfus Michele L. Dreyfuss

International Nutritional Anemia Consultative Group (INACG)
World Health organization (WHO)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

The use of trade names and commercial sources in this document is for purposes of identification only, and does not imply endorsement by the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI). In addition, the views expressed herein are those of the individual authors and/or their organizations, and do not necessarily reflect those of ILSI.

For additional information contact: International Nutritional Anemia Consultative Group (INACG), c/o ILSI Human Nutrition Institute, 1126 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-4810, USA. Phone: 202-659-0789; Fax: 202-659-3617; Email: omni@ilsi.org.

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 98-72345

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ISBN 1-57881-020-5
Printed July 1998 in the United States of America