A Rapid Initial Assessment of the Distribution and Consumption of Iron–folic Acid Tablets through Antenatal Care in Senegal
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Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) project that use secondary analysis of Demographic and Health Survey data to determine barriers to distribution and consumption of iron–folic acid (IFA) through antenatal care systems in a range of countries. This brief describes key characteristics of and barriers to successful IFA supplementation in Senegal. SPRING NUTRITION TECHNICAL BRIEF
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