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Anemia during pregnancy mainly caused by iron deficiency is a common public health problem in developing countries. To overcome such nutritional deficiency, iron supplementation through prenatal care has been largely implemented but its effectiveness is only partial showing the …

Children (n = 359) in three regions of Senegal received 30 mg iron + 200 ug folic acid (Fe30 + FA), 60 mg iron + 400 ug folic acid (Fe60 + FA), multiple micronutrients (including 30 mg iron, 200 ug folic acid) (MMN), or a placebo weekly for 17–20 weeks in school. Prevalence of m…