Can Double Fortification of Salt with Iron and Iodine Reduce Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Iodine Deficiency, and Functional Outcomes? Evidence of Efficacy, Effectiveness, and Safety.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anemia, iron deficiency, and iodine deficiency are problems of important public health concern in many parts of the world, with consequences for the health, development, and work capacity of populations. Several countries are beginning to implement double fortified salt (DFS) programs to simultaneously address iodine and iron deficiencies.

Objective

Our objective was to summarize the evidence for efficacy and effectiveness of DFS on the full range of status and functional outcomes and across different implementation and evaluation designs essential to successful interventions.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of published and gray literature examining the effects of DFS on nutritional status, cognition, work productivity, developme

SUBMITTER: Larson LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7882357 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature