United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition
Working Group on Micronutrients



 

2006 Report on Activities Related to Micronutrient Deficiencies

Egypt


Total Population (2005): 74,033,000
Children 0-5 years: 805,000
Children 0-18 years:
29,691,000

 

 

 

Reporting Organization

Summary of Activities Based on Information Provided

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National Research Center
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  • Assessing the biochemical vitamin B12 and folic  acid status throughout the life cycle  from birth to adulthood among  pregnant women at delivery.  The role of nutritional intervention with probiotics in yogurt matrix on the alleviation of the vitamin deficiencies.

Yes

Save the Children
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  • Micronutrient deficiency prevalence assessment and monitoring
  • Supplementation programs
  • Public health interventions

Yes

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