| More than 50 per cent of preschool children aged less than 5, are anaemic. This problem is all pervasive especially in the developing parts of the world. Childhood anaemia causes long-lasting problems and so far the methods of combat had been iron supplements which left the children physically weaker, with upset stomachs. A new micronutrient enriched supplement that can be added to food directly can reduce mortality for preschool aged children by 23 per cent, other than taking care of anaemia. However, distribution continues to remain a problem. Read more here. |
