Anemia briefs on Anemia assessment in clinical and public health settings; The big five: iron, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin A, zinc; Anemia and coexisting infection and inflammation; Anemia in pregnancy; Food-based approaches to address anemia
Overview
The Anemia Task Force has developed a report on the ecology of anemia, emphasizing a systems biology approach for understanding and addressing the condition. Five briefs explore current evidence and practice related to anemia assessment, micronutrients, infection, pregnancy, and food-based approaches. The report also includes a webinar recording discussing key findings and implications for addressing anemia.
Author(s)
USAID Advancing Nutrition
Country/region
Global
Sector(s)
Health & Nutrition
Programme area
Chronic diseases,
Infectious diseases,
Inherited red blood cell disorders,
Nutrition,
Sexual and reproductive health
Action area
Interventions,
Research, learning, and innovation,
Service delivery
Anaemia topic
Prevention