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Combating micronutrient deficiencies--an important component of poverty reduction
M W Bloem1, R Moench-Pfanner, L Kiess
1Helen Keller International Regional Office Asia Pacific.
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences : BES
|October 12, 2001
Summary
Micronutrient deficiency control programs offer cost-effective strategies to significantly reduce child and maternal mortality, aiding in achieving global poverty reduction goals by 2015.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Development Economics
- Public Health Interventions
Background:
- International Development Goals (IDGs) were established in the late 1990s to address poverty by 2015.
- Key IDGs include reducing child mortality by two-thirds and maternal mortality by three-fourths from 1990 levels.
- Current strategies require enhanced cost-effectiveness to meet these ambitious targets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the potential of micronutrient deficiency control programs.
- To assess their contribution to achieving the International Development Goals (IDGs).
- To identify cost-effective interventions for poverty reduction.
Main Methods:
- This paper discusses the strategic implementation of micronutrient programs.
- It analyzes their cost-effectiveness in relation to mortality reduction targets.
- Literature review and program analysis are implied.
Main Results:
- Micronutrient deficiency control presents a viable and cost-effective approach.
- These programs can significantly contribute to reducing child and maternal mortality rates.
- Integration of micronutrient interventions supports broader poverty reduction efforts.
Conclusions:
- Micronutrient deficiency control programs are essential for achieving the International Development Goals (IDGs).
- They offer a practical and economical means to improve global health outcomes.
- Further investment and implementation are recommended to combat poverty effectively.