Cost-effectiveness of oil and milk fortification by scale for reducing Vitamin A and Vitamin D deficiency in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although broad-scale data might suggest low prevalence, millions of children in India still suffer from Vitamin A and Vitamin D deficiencies despite India's existing guidelines for Vitamin A deficiency. To address the issue, the Government of India has recommended fortification of oil and milk to improve Vitamin A and Vitamin D consumption. However, there is limited information on the health benefits and cost-effectiveness of fortifying oil and milk at scale.

Objective

To estimate the health benefits and cost-effectiveness of supplementation programme and fortification of milk and oil among children under 5 years, pregnant women, women in the reproductive age group, and the elderly.

Data and methods

To measure the health benefits associated with supplementa

SUBMITTER: Kumar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12416695 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature