Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious public health problem, with over 69% of preschool aged Mozambican children deficient in this micronutrient. VAD increases risk of disease, visual impairment and death in children, and night blindness in pregnant and lactating women. Like other forms of under-nutrition, VAD undermines the country’s future economic and social development. This flyer outlines strategies for addressing VAD in Mozambique
Authors: Dercio Matale, Eliah Munda, Dercio Matale, Eliah Munda
Subjects: Nutrition Strategies
Pages: 1
Publisher: International Potato Center
Publication Date: 2013