Abstract |
The efficacy of salt fortified with iron ( FePO4 and NaHSO4) to control anemia was investigated by large scale field trials in three rural areas and one urban area located in different parts of India, each covering a total population of 4000 to 6000. Hb levels were determined before the introduction of the fortified salt and at six monthly intervals thereafter. Iron-fortified salt was acceptable to the population and its consumption for a period of 12 to 18 months was without any untoward effects. At the end of 12 to 18 months of consumption of iron-fortified salt, a significant improvement in the Hb-levels and a significant reduction in the incidence of anemia was observed in all the test areas. In one of the rural areas tested, there was a high incidence of hookworm infestation and iron-fortified salt showed a significant impact on Hb levels even in this area. Deworming concomitant with distribution of iron-fortified salt was shown to have only a marginal additional benefit.
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Journal | The American journal of clinical nutrition
(Am J Clin Nutr)
Vol. 35
Issue 6
Pg. 1442-51
(Jun 1982)
ISSN: 0002-9165 [Print] United States |
PMID | 7081125
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Bephenium Compounds
- Ferric Compounds
- Hemoglobins
- Sodium Chloride
- bephenium hydroxynaphthoate
- Iron
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Anemia, Hypochromic
(epidemiology, prevention & control)
- Bephenium Compounds
(therapeutic use)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Ferric Compounds
(therapeutic use)
- Food, Fortified
(standards)
- Hemoglobins
(metabolism)
- Hookworm Infections
(blood, drug therapy)
- Humans
- India
- Infant
- Iron
(therapeutic use)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pregnancy
- Sex Factors
- Sodium Chloride
- Time Factors
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