Control of vitamin A deficiency in Africa
NU Nytt Om U-Landshalsovard
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6(3): 17-21, 1992.
Artigo
em Inglês
| AIM
| ID: biblio-1266931
ABSTRACT
This paper presents a brief summary of vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia in Africa; and an overview of strategies for prevention and control. Indeed the epidemiological picture is complex in all dimensions. 18-20 countries in Sub-Saharan or Sahelian zones are estimated to have vitamin A deficiency problem of public health dimensions; and in a few more it is sporadically or occasionally present. Distribution of vitamin A supplements would be organized quite widely in Africa; especially in times of drought and emergencies
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Índice:
AIM (África)
Assunto principal:
Vitamina A
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Deficiência de Vitamina A
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Xeroftalmia
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Saúde Pública
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
NU Nytt Om U-Landshalsovard
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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