Universal or targeted vitamin A? Need for a novel approach with the use of appropriate technology (EmTech A metre).

Autor:	Kalra, Tushar, Pandit, Niraj, Mahavarakar, Varsha, Somani, Abhishek
Předmět:	UPPER class MEDICAL sciences VITAMIN A DIETARY supplements COMMUNITY health services ARM circumference
Zdroj:	Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care; Jul2024, Vol. 13 Issue 7, p2799-2801, 3p
Abstrakt:	This article discusses the need for a novel approach to addressing vitamin A deficiency (VAD) using appropriate technology. VAD can lead to night blindness and other serious health issues, particularly in pregnant women and young children. The article introduces a technology called EmTech A metre, which measures light intensity to indirectly predict VAD. A study was conducted on children aged 3-6 years to assess the effectiveness of the EmTech A metre in reducing VAD. The results showed a significant reduction in light requirements after vitamin A supplementation, indicating the effectiveness of the program and the instrument. The article suggests conducting further studies to determine the standard sensitivity and specificity of the instrument. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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