Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in populations affected by an emergency, Multiple vitamin and mineral supplements for pregnant and lactating women, and for children aged 6 to 59 months
Author: WHO, WFP and Unicef
Year: 2006
Resource type: Official
A joint statement by WHO, WFP and Unicef, providing practical suggestions to minimise the risk of MDD in emergency situations.
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WHO, WFP and Unicef (2006). Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in populations affected by an emergency, Multiple vitamin and mineral supplements for pregnant and lactating women, and for children aged 6 to 59 months. www.ennonline.net/preventingmicronutrientdefs2