| Government-industry partnership in weekly iron-folic acid supplementation for women of reproductive age in the Philippines: impact on iron status. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16466087 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The effectiveness of weekly iron-folic acid supplements promoted through a government-industry partnership was assessed in pregnant and non-pregnant women in the Philippines. Compliance to both weekly and daily supplementation increased during the year-long study period, but was highest with weekly supplementation. Serum ferritin and hematocrit increased significantly, whereas the hemoglobin level showed minimal change, probably because of lack of other heme-forming nutrients such as vitamin A. Serum ferritin increments were significantly higher in women taking the iron-folic acid supplements for more than 6 weeks. Weekly iron-folic acid supplementation should be recommended as a preventive strategy to control iron deficiency among reproductive-age women in the Philippines. |
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Authors:
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Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa; Lourdes S Paulino; Adelisa C Ramos; Unita Marie Etorma; Tommaso Cavalli-Sforza; Silvano Milani |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nutrition reviews Volume: 63 ISSN: 0029-6643 ISO Abbreviation: Nutr. Rev. Publication Date: 2005 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-02-09 Completed Date: 2006-02-28 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376405 Medline TA: Nutr Rev Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S116-25 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig, Manila, Philippines. iaa@fnri.dost.gov.ph |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Advertising as Topic Anemia, Iron-Deficiency / prevention & control* Dietary Supplements Female Folic Acid / administration & dosage* Government Programs* Health Facilities, Proprietary* Health Promotion / methods* Humans Iron, Dietary / administration & dosage* Middle Aged Philippines Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic / prevention & control Prenatal Care / methods Treatment Outcome Vitamin B Complex / administration & dosage* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Iron, Dietary; 12001-76-2/Vitamin B Complex; 59-30-3/Folic Acid |
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