ArticleNutrients2017
Iron for Africa-Report of an Expert Workshop.
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- Biofortification of common bean (Food and energy security · 2023Review
- A Review of the Risk Factors for Iron Deficiency Anaemia among Adolescents in Developing Countries.Anemia · 2023Review
- Foliar Application of Nano, Chelated, and Conventional Iron Forms Enhanced Growth, Nutritional Status, Fruiting Aspects, and Fruit Quality of Washington Navel Orange Trees (Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- The epidemiological landscape of anemia in women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Prevalence of iron deficiency and related factors in Spanish adolescents.European journal of pediatrics · 2020Article
- Nutrient and Chemical Contaminant Levels in Five Marine Fish Species from Angola-The EAF-Nansen Programme.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- The Burden of Malnutrition and Fatal COVID-19: A Global Burden of Disease Analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2020Article
- Tolerance of Iron-Deficient and -Toxic Soil Conditions in Rice.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2019Review
- Iron Depletion, Iron Deficiency, and Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among Children Under 5 Years Old in Kilimanjaro, Northern Tanzania: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.The East African health research journal · 2019Article
- How Eliminating Malaria May Also Prevent Iron Deficiency in African Children.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Review
- Association between Anaemia in Children 6 to 23 Months Old and Child, Mother, Household and Feeding Indicators.Nutrients · 2018Article
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Abstract
Scientific experts from nine countries gathered to share their views and experience around iron interventions in Africa. Inappropriate eating habits, infections and parasitism are responsible for significant prevalence of iron deficiency, but reliable and country-comparable prevalence estimates are lacking: improvements in biomarkers and cut-offs values adapted to context of use are needed. Benefits of iron interventions on growth and development are indisputable and outweigh risks, which exist in populations with a high infectious burden. Indeed, pathogen growth may increase with enhanced available iron, calling for caution and preventive measures where malaria or other infections are prevalent. Most African countries programmatically fortify flour and supplement pregnant women, while iron deficiency in young children is rather addressed at individual level. Coverage and efficacy could improve through increased access for target populations, raised awareness and lower cost. More bioavailable iron forms, helping to decrease iron dose, or prebiotics, which both may lower risk of infections are attractive opportunities for Africa. Fortifying specific food products could be a relevant route, adapted to local context and needs of population groups while providing education and training. More globally, partnerships involving various stakeholders are encouraged, that could tackle all aspects of the issue.
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