A Strategic Approach 
                  to Anemia Control 
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                         A Strategic Approach 
                         to Anemia Control 
            March 2004
                         Philip Harvey
        Anemia is a huge public health and nutrition problem with serious consequences.
        Anemia is particularly common in pregnant women and young children in developing
        countries. Anemia increases maternal and perinatal mortality, has adverse effects on 
        cognitive development, and reduces physical capacity and work productivity in adults. 
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