A framework to explore micronutrient deficiency in maternal and child health in Malawi, Southern Africa

• Main Authors: Nisbet Zoe (Author), Cummings Maria (Author), Rankin Jean (Author), Atkinson John (Author), MacPherson Gordon (Author), Gulliver John (Author), Dickinson Natalie (Author), Hursthouse Andrew (Author), Taylor Avril (Author), Robertson Chris (Author), Burghardt Wolfgang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Global food insecurity is associated with micronutrient deficiencies and it has been suggested that 4.5 billion people world-wide are affected by deficiencies in iron, vitamin A and iodine. Zinc has also been identified to be of incr...