Micronutrient Deficiencies and Cognitive Functioning
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Controlling Micronutrient Deficiencies in Asia
Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affect large numbers of the populations in Asia, often overlapping. Clinical VAD is probably declining, but subclinical VAD is common and carries significant mortality risk. IDDs fall when there are effective iodized salt programs. IDA persists unchanged at high levels, particularly affecting women ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Nutrition
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0022-3166,1541-6100
DOI: 10.1093/jn/133.11.3927s