Vitamin A Supplementation on Infant Mortality
Clinical Study Title:
Impact of neonatal vitamin A supplementation on infant morbidity
and mortality.
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English Summary: |
This
study looked at the use of vitamin A supplementation
on infant mortality and illness. A total of 2067 newborns
were included in this study. About half of the newborns
were given a vitamin A supplement on the day they
were born, while the other half received a placebo.
Follow up of these infants showed that those who were
given a vitamin supplement had less risk of mortality.
Additionally, those infants were brought in less often
for illness. This suggests that the use of a vitamin
A supplement at birth can help to prevent against
infant mortality and illness. |
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Authors:
Humphrey JH. Agoestina T. Wu L. Usman A. Nurachim M. Subardja D.
Hidayat S. Tielsch J. West KP Jr. Sommer A.
Institution:
Division of Human Nutrition, Department of International Health,
Baltimore, MD, USA.
Country of Publication:
United States
Source:
Journal of Pediatrics. 128(4):489-96, 1996 Apr.
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