| Maternal postpartum vitamin A supplementation programme: is there a need in Pakistan? | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18655405 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Maternal postpartum vitamin A supplementation is a safe and effective practice to replenish maternal vitamin A stores after delivery and in addition to provide the breastfeeding newborn with sufficient vitamin A. This strategy has been implemented in many countries around the world where Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is prevalent. Recently, this supplementation has also been suggested by the Ministry of Health, Pakistan. In the light of literature available to date on VAD, we have attempted to appraise the need for this supplementation in Pakistan. |
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Authors:
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Nazish Siddiqi; Romaina Iqbal |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association Volume: 58 ISSN: 0030-9982 ISO Abbreviation: J Pak Med Assoc Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-28 Completed Date: 2008-09-02 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7501162 Medline TA: J Pak Med Assoc Country: Pakistan |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 265-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Epidemiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Dietary Supplements / statistics & numerical data* Female Humans National Health Programs / organization & administration* Pakistan / epidemiology Postpartum Period* Pregnancy Prevalence Vitamin A / administration & dosage* Vitamin A Deficiency / epidemiology, prevention & control* Vitamins / administration & dosage* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Vitamins; 11103-57-4/Vitamin A |
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