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Policy Brief: India – Cost-effectiveness of transitioning from IFA to MMS for Pregnancy

Overview

This brief summarizes the cost-effectiveness of transitioning from iron-folic acid supplementation (IFAS) to multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) for pregnancy, based on Nutrition International’s MMS Cost-Benefit Tool.

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MMS-policy-brief-india-2019-10-18-web

pdf • 333.74 KB • nutritionintl.org

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MMS Cost-Benefit Tool

webpage • nutritionintl.org

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Locations

India

Populations

Pregnant Women & Newborns

Subjects

Multiple Micronutrient SupplementationSupplementation

Micronutrients

Folate/Folic AcidIronMultiple Micronutrient Supplements

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Global Affairs Canada

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BriefsPolicy Papers

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