Preventing and controlling micronutrient deficiencies in people affected by the Asian tsunami

WHO, UNICEF

Published in : 2005

Available in : English

In any humanitarian crisis, micronutrient deficiencies can easily develop or be made worse if they are already present. This happens because livelihoods and food crops are lost, food supplies are interrupted, diarrhoeal diseases break out and cause malabsorption and nutrient losses, and infectious diseases suppress the appetite while increasing the need for micronutrients to help fight illness. For these reasons it is essential to ensure that the micronutrient needs of people affected by a disaster, such as the Asian tsunami, are adequately met.

Documents :
WHO Unicef joint statement on preventing and controlling MDD (PDF, 256.58Kb)

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Emergency, general, Micronutrients, general, Micronutrient Supplementation, Micronutrient Supplementation, Micronutrient Supplementation

Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy

Resource types : Statements

Working groups : Micronutrients, Nutrition in Emergencies