The Anemia Landscape Analysis Tool, an Excel-based tool, allows you to present information on the anemia situation in your country in a format that can be shared with stakeholders. The Excel-based Anemia Landscape Analysis Tool and User’s Guide is available for download above.
The District Assessment Tool for Anemia (DATA) is a generic toolkit that helps districts assess their curren
Anemia is a pressing public health problem with many direct and indirect causes that often coexist and act synergistically. Most notable among the drivers of anemia are iron and other nutrient deficiencies, inflammation and infections (malaria and helminthes), and genetic blood disorders.
Anemia is a major public health problem. It is characterized by low levels of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. The effects of anemia include reduced cognitive and physical development in children, fatigue, and reduced physical stamina and productivity for people of all ages (Low et al. 2013; Lozoff 2007; Murray-Kolb 2013; Pasricha et al. 2014). During pregnancy, anemia increases the risk of preterm delivery, low birthweight, and maternal and neonatal mortality (Rahman et al. 2016).
The 2016 Micronutrient Forum Global Conference-a global conference that brings together specialists from a wide array of sectors who share an interest in reducing micronutrient malnutrition, including researchers, policymakers, program implementers, and the private sector--was held in Cancun, Mexico on October 24th-28th.
Anemia is an urgent public health problem that affects children and women throughout the life course and results in a high burden of morbidity and mortality.
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