National and regional population attributable fractions for anemia risk factors (iron, folate, and vitamin B12) in Belize: potential impact of fortification

• Autores principales: Jorge Rosenthal (Autor), Clinton J Alverson (Autor), Natalia Largaespada-Beer (Autor), Gail PA Kauwell (Autor), Lynn B Bailey (Autor), Julio J Sabido (Autor), Melissa Diaz (Autor), Jennifer L Williams (Autor), Kevin Bernard (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Pan American Health Organization, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Objective. To estimate the national and regional population attributable fraction (PAF) and potential number of preventable anemia cases for three nutritional risk factors (iron, red blood cell folate [RBCF], and vitamin B12 deficiencies) among women of childbearing age in Belize. Methods. A nationa...