Anemia Research and Publications

Reports from Bangladesh

• Anemia is a severe public health problem in preschool children and pregnant women in rural Bangladesh. Nutrition Surveillance Project Bulletin No. 10. Dhaka: Helen Keller International/Bangladesh, Mar 2002.
• High anemia prevalence among Bangladeshi children in urban slums: An ethical and economic rationale for multi-micronutrient supplementation? Nutrition Surveillance Project Bulletin No. 1. Dhaka: Helen Keller International/Bangladesh, Sept 2000.
• Iron deficiency anemia throughout the lifecycle in rural Bangladesh. National A Survey 1997-98. Helen Keller International, Dhaka.

Reports and Bulletins from Cambodia

• The need for multiple strategies to combat vitamin A deficiency among women in Cambodia. Cambodia Nutrition Bulletin Vol. 2, Issue 4. Phnom Penh: Helen Keller International/Cambodia, Feb 2001.
• Iron Deficiency in Cambodia: The need for iron supplementation among preschool-aged children. Cambodia Nutrition Bulletin Vol. 2, Issue 6. Phnom Penh: Helen Keller International/Cambodia, Oct 2001.
• Iron Deficiency in Cambodia – A threat to the development of young Cambodian children and the country’s future. Cambodia Nutrition Bulletin Vol. 1, Issue 1. Phnom Penh: Helen Keller International/Cambodia, Oct 1999.

Reports from Indonesia

• Tracing the potential impact of Food-For-Work programs on anemia. Food Assistance Nutrition Series, 2002.
• Decreasing prevalence of anemia among urban children: Does it indicate increased access to micronutrient rich foods? Yr. 2, Iss 3, Mar 2000.
• High prevalence of anemia among young children in urban and rural areas. Yr. 2, Iss 1, Jan 2000.
• Alarming rise of iron deficiency anemia may herald ‘Lost Generation.’ Yr. 1, Iss 3, Oct 1998.

Reports from Nepal

• Anemia throughout the lifecycle in Nepal: Nutrition Bulletin Vol.1, Issue 2. Kathmandu: Helen Keller International/Nepal, September 2002.