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Strategies/intervention to curb iron deficiency anaemia in Kenya

      

Strategies/intervention to curb iron deficiency anaemia in Kenya

  

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1. Nutrition education programmes aimed at educating the public on effects of iron
deficiency. They are also educated on the importance of consuming foods rich in iron
and also do away with cultural practices that discourage the intake of certain foods.
2. Food diversification is encouraged i.e. to eat a variety of foods more so the traditional
vegetables which are rich in iron.
3. The government has health policies that help in protecting mothers and children. Iron
and folic acid supplements are given to pregnant mothers during ante natal visits.
4. Malaria control through provision of treated mosquito bed nets to pregnant mothers and
children under five years in health facilities especially in malaria prone areas.
5. Deworming of children to curb hookworm infestation.
6. Fortification of food with iron.
Titany answered the question on November 8, 2021 at 08:16


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