Effect of multiple micronutrient supplements <i>v</i>. iron and folic acid supplements on neonatal mortality: a reanalysis by iron dose

article cite 2 Year 2022
source: Public Health Nutrition
Abstract

OBJECTIVE: . IFA on neonatal mortality stratified by Fe dose in each supplement. METHODS: . IFA with 60 mg of Fe. RESULTS: . IFA with 60 mg of Fe (7 trials, 14 114 participants), yielded a non-significant risk ratio of 1·12 (95 % CI 0·83 to 1·50). CONCLUSION: Neonatal mortality did not differ between MMS and IFA regardless of Fe dose in either supplement.


Concepts :
Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Folate and B Vitamins Research
Trace Elements in Health
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