Iron Deficiency

The Dow Chemical Company and Micronutrient Initiative Work to Stop Anemia in Sri Lanka

Published in Blood Weekly, July 5th, 2007

The Dow Chemical Company and the Micronutrient Initiative (MI) announced today that Dow will support MI's work to help eradicate iron deficiency, the leading cause of anemia, in Sri Lanka. Avoidable maternal deaths, poor learning among school children and major losses in work force productivity are three common consequences of iron deficiency anemia.

The World Health Organization lists iron deficiency as one of the top 10 risk factors for premature deaths around the world. Because iron deficiency is a major problem, the Government of Sri Lanka implemented a strategy to prevent anemia among women during pregnancy.

Dow will provide MI with funding for...

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