Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a serious public health problem, with 34% of Tanzanian children aged between 6-59 months 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. Tanzania loses an estimated 2.65% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies. This flyer outlines strategies for addressing VAD in Tanzania
Authors: Revelian Ngaiza, Margaret Benjamin, Jonathan Mkumbira, Nessie Luambano, Revelian Ngaiza, Margaret Benjamin, Jonathan Mkumbira, Nessie Luambano
Subjects: Nutrition Strategies
Pages: 1
Publisher: International Potato Center
Publication Date: 2013