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WHO Guideline: Daily iron supplementation in
infants and children
Pura Rayco-Solon
Department of Nutrition for Health and Development
World Health Organization
16 March 2016
Parishpa et al. Lancet Glob Health 2013; 1(2):e77-86.
Thompson, et al. Pediatrics 2013; 131(4):739-53.
Low, et al. CMAJ 2013; 185(17):e791-802.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2016, Issue 2. Art. No.: CD006589.
RECOMMENDATION
In malaria-endemic areas, the provision of iron supplementation in infants and children should be done in conjunction with public health measures to prevent, diagnose and treat malaria Strong recommendation
High quality of evidence
REMARKS
In malaria-endemic areas, iron supplementation does not increase the risk of clinical malaria or death when regular malaria-surveillance and treatment services are provide.
The risk of clinical malaria is not more likely among iron-replete children given iron supplementation in malaria-endemic areas.
In the presence of surveillance and prompt diagnosis and treatment of malaria, there was no compelling evidence of increased risk of adverse events from iron supplementation.
WHO Guideline: Daily iron supplementation in
infants and children
http://www.who.int/nutrition/publications/micronutrients/guidelines/daily_iron_supp_childrens/en/