Programmatic strategies for tackling maternal anaemia: lessons from research and experience

Altaf Virani, Suneeta Krishnan

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Abstract

Maternal anaemia is associated with a higher risk of maternal mortality and poor perinatal outcomes. Even mild and moderate iron deficiency anaemia can undermine cardiovascular functioning and thereby put at risk both wellbeing and survival. This brief provides: background to the increasing rates of anaemia in Karnataka/Bangalore districts; outlines the barriers to effective prevention and treatment; suggests effective solutions including improving outreach and effectiveness; and makes nine recommendations. The “knowledge-implementation” project brief is intended to clearly spell out the implications of research and put forth specific recommendations for programming and policy.
Original languageEnglish
TypePolicy brief
PublisherIndian Institute of Management Bangalore
Number of pages3
Place of PublicationBangalore India
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes

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