Weekly Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) in women of reproductive age: its role in promoting optimal maternal and child health

WHO

Published in : 2009

Available in : English

This position statement is based on the consensus of a World Health Organization (WHO) Global Consultation on Weekly Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation (WIFS) for Preventing Anaemia in Women of Reproductive Age held in Manila, Philippines, 25-27 April 2007 and summarizes recommendations based on a desk review commissioned by the WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific (WPRO) and additional evidence presented and discussed in the expert consultation. It is intended for a wide audience including program implementing partners, scientists and governments involved in the design and implementation of micronutrient programs as public health interventions.

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Originally posted at : WHO - Nutrition Publications

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Interventions, general, Micronutrients, general, Nutrition and health/disease, general, Folic Acid, Iron / Anaemia, Maternal and child health, Micronutrient deficiencies, Micronutrient deficiencies, Micronutrient Supplementation, Micronutrient Supplementation, Micronutrient Supplementation

Resource types : Statements

Working groups : Micronutrients