Editorial
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39094.513924.BE.
Iron and zinc deficiency in children in developing countries
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Editorial
Iron and zinc deficiency in children in developing countries
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Abstract
Fortification is beneficial, but the best strategy for delivery is unclear
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Effects of fortified milk on morbidity in young children in north India: community based, randomised, double masked placebo controlled trial.BMJ. 2007 Jan 20;334(7585):140. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39035.482396.55. Epub 2006 Nov 28. BMJ. 2007. PMID: 17132678 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
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