IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA - PAHO WHO STRATEG IES TO FIGHT ANEMIA/

Iron deficiency anemia is among the greatest nutritional problems in t he world. Although its etiology is understood and intervention at sow cost is available, the problem persists. The present review begins wit h a general estimate of the dimensions of the problem. It suggests the necessary elements for the design, implementation, and measurement of the impact of iron supplementing and fortification as the most effect ive forms to intervene and diminish iron deficiency anemia. Several pr eliminary steps are proposed previous to the preparation of a project and several recomendations are made to be included in a project for fo rtification and iron supplementing. A list of complementary activities offered by PAHO/WHO as part of the package of technical cooperation i s included.