Vitamin A supplementation among children in the slums of Dehradun

Author(s)	Noopur Singh, Divya
Country	India
Abstract	Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient, that supports the immune system and it aids in the maintenance of the body’s epithelial tissue. Insufficient intake of vitamin A increases a child's risk of illness and is the main cause of preventable blindness in children. Due to a weakened immune system, slower growth and development, and visual abnormalities such as xerophthalmia, total blindness, and night blindness, the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) increases morbidity and mortality. Providing two doses of vitamin A to children between six months and five years each year helps lower the morbidity and mortality of children affected by vitamin A deficiency. The study was conducted in the 5 slums of Dehradun viz. Khurbura, Azaad Colony, Bindal Basti, Idgah Prakash Nagar, and New Patel Nagar. A total of 1500 children (boys 805, girls 695) aged 6 months to 5 years were covered in the study and supplemented with the first dose of Vitamin A.
Keywords	Vitamin A supplementation, vitamin A deficiency, visual impairments, children, Dehradun
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-08-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.26043

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