Benefits of postpartum vitamin A supplementation.
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The effect of postpartum vitamin A supplementation on breast milk immune regulators and infant immune functions: study protocol of a randomized, controlled trial
BACKGROUND Because of limited impact on infant morbidity, mortality, and vitamin A status, the new guideline of the World Health Organization (WHO) does not recommend postpartum vitamin A supplementation (VAS) as a public health intervention in developing countries. However, breast milk contains numerous immune-protective components that are important for infant immune development, and several ...
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متن کاملCommentary: postpartum vitamin A supplementation and infant mortality.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Jornal de pediatria
دوره 88 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012