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2006 Report on Activities Related to Micronutrient Deficiencies
Nepal
Total Population (2005): 27,133,000
Children 0-5 years: 3,639,000
Children 0-18 years: 12,395,000
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Micronutrient Initiative
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- Fortification of flour, cereals
- Expansion of iron supplementation for pregnant women
- Introduction of low-cost fortified complementary food
- Support to USI in areas with low coverage
- Planning for introduction of double-fortified salt
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Save the Children
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- Micronutrient deficiency prevalence assessment and monitoring
- Supplementation programs
- Public health interventions
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