Iron deficiency, like most nutritional deficiencies of public health concern,is mainly a consequence of poverty. Even in developed countries, it affectsa significant proportion of people in groups which are particularly vulnerable.Prevention strategies must, if they are to be sustainable, involve the input andresources of a wide range of sectors and organizations. This is especiallytrue for iron deficiency. For example, the agriculture, health, commerce,industry, education, and communication sectors should be included in anystrategy. These, in turn, should work in concert with communities and withlocal nongovernmental organizations.
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