Elimination of iron deficiency anemia and soil transmitted helminth infection: evidence from a fifty-four month iron-folic acid and de-worming program.

• Main Authors: Gerard J Casey (Author), Antonio Montresor (Author), Luca T Cavalli-Sforza (Author), Hoang Thu (Author), Luong B Phu (Author), Ta T Tinh (Author), Nong T Tien (Author), Tran Q Phuc (Author), Beverley-Ann Biggs (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Intermittent iron-folic acid supplementation and regular de-worming are effective initiatives to reduce anemia, iron deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, and soil transmitted helminth infections in women of reproductive age. However, few studies have assessed the long-term effectiveness o...