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Authors
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1 Dr B.M. Nanavati College of Home Science, 338 R.A. Kidwai marg, Matunga (W), Mumbai - 400 019, IN
2 S.V.T. College of Home Science, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Juhu, Mumbai - 400 049, IN
Source
The Indian Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics, Vol 41, No 11 (2004), Pagination: 467-477
Abstract
Iron deficiency and resultant anaemia are recognized public health problems in India. In pregnant women particularly, the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia exceeds 80 per cent. It is directly or indirectly responsible for about 20 per cent of maternal deaths and is also a significant contributor to fetal wastage, premature births and low infant birth weight. To combat this problem, the government of India initiated the National Nutritional Anaemia Prophylaxis Programme (NNAPP) under which pregnant women are provided with a daily supplement of 60 mg elemental iron tablet for 100 days. This supplement did not improve iron status of the mother (haemoglobin, serum ferritin) and increase the birth weight as per expectation.
