Net benefit and cost-effectiveness of universal iron-containing multiple micronutrient powders for young children in 78 countries: a microsimulation study

• Main Authors: Sant-Rayn Pasricha, PhD (Author), Adrian Gheorghe, PhD (Author), Fayrouz Sakr-Ashour, MBBCh (Author), Amrita Arcot, RDN (Author), Lynnette Neufeld, PhD (Author), Laura E Murray-Kolb, PhD (Author), Parminder S Suchdev, ProfMD (Author), Michael Bode, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Universal home fortification of complementary foods with iron-containing multiple micronutrient powders (MNPs) is a key intervention to prevent anaemia in young children in low-income and middle-income countries. However, evidence that MNPs might promote infection raises uncerta...