Define the Prevention of iron deficiency anaemia?
As in the case of vitamin A deficiency, correction and prevention of dietary inadequacy of iron are important sustainable methods of prevention of iron deficiency anaemia, However, this is a long-term strategy requiring not only improvement in increasing availability of iron in the diets but also changing behaviours of community. In view of the widespread extent of iron deficiency anaemia, alternate methods are required to control anaemia. A mix of approaches is necessary.