Iron Fortification through Universal Distribution of Double-Fortified Salt Can Increase Wages and Be Cost-Effective: An Ex-Ante Modeling Study in India

Makkar, Sanchit ; Minocha, Sumedha ; Bhat, Kishor Govinda ; John, Anjaly Teresa ; Swaminathan, Sumathi ; Thomas, Tinku ; Mannar, M G Venkatesh ; Kurpad, Anura V (2021) Iron Fortification through Universal Distribution of Double-Fortified Salt Can Increase Wages and Be Cost-Effective: An Ex-Ante Modeling Study in India The Journal of Nutrition, 152 (2). pp. 597-611. ISSN 0022-3166

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Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab378

Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab378

Abstract

The alleviation of iron deficiency through iron supplementation has not effectively reduced anemia in India, mainly due to low compliance. Food fortification with iron is considered a viable alternative, and the provision of double-fortified salt (DFS; with iron and iodine) has been mandated in public health programs. Limited evidence exists on its benefit–cost ratio.

Item Type:	Article
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Keywords:	Anemia, iron deficiency anemia, double-fortified salt, economics of iron fortification, benefit–cost ratio
ID Code:	126154
Deposited On:	13 Oct 2022 05:40
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