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Micronutrient deficiencies: combating vitamin A deficiency

A succint summary of Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) - the leading cause of preventable blindness in children - and the WHO's response.

To successfully combat VAD, short-term interventions and proper infant feeding must be backed up by long-term sustainable solutions. The arsenal of nutritional "well-being weapons" includes a combination of breastfeeding and vitamin A supplementation, coupled with enduring solutions, such as promotion of vitamin A-rich diets and food fortification.

 

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