The WHO Programme of Prevention and Control of Vitamin A Deficiency, Xerophthalmia and Nutritional Blindness

DeMaeyer, E.M.

The WHO Programme of Prevention and Control of Vitamin A Deficiency, Xerophthalmia and Nutritional Blindness

1986

DeMaeyer, E.M.

The vast extent and the world wide distribution of vitamin A deficiency is discussed. Its epidemiology is reviewed and sources of vitamin A in diets recorded, along with the high requirements of children. Strategy for prevention is described under three headings short, medium and long term steps. Strategies in many countries received notice.

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