CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES - ONE VITAMIN, 2 MINERALS

Micronutrient deficiencies are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality. The roles of these nutrients in growth, development and immunity is now well recognized. The worst affected are the young, th e women, the elderly and the underprivileged. Deficiencies of vitamin A, iron and iodine are pervasive worldwide. Technology and production are not the limiting factors in addressing micronutrient deficiencies. To be more effective, prevention progress can be linked to the Expand ed Program on Immunization. (C) 1998 Elsevier Science Inc.