RT Generic
T1 Potential impacts of iron biofortification in India
A1 Stein,Alexander J.
A1 Qaim,Matin
A1 Meenakshi,J. V.
A1 Nestel,Penelope
A1 Sachdev,H. P. S.
A1 Bhutta,Zulfiqar A.
WP 2008/03/18
AB Iron deficiency is a widespread nutritional problem in developing countries, causing impaired physical activity and cognitive development, as well as maternal mortality. Although food fortification and supplementation programmes have been effective in some countries, their overall success remains limited. Biofortification, that is, breeding crops for higher micronutrient content, is a relatively new approach. We propose a methodology for ex-ante impact assessment of iron biofortification, which builds on disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and a large household data set. Our analysis of iron-rich rice and wheat in India indicates sizeable potential health benefits. The cost-effectiveness of iron biofortification compares favourably with other interventions.
K1 Indien
K1 Eisenmängelanämie
K1 Pflanzenzüchtung
K1 Gentechnologie
K1 Gesundheitsförderung
K1 Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse
K1 Effizienz
PP Hohenheim
PB Kommunikations-, Informations- und Medienzentrum der Universität Hohenheim
UL http://opus.uni-hohenheim.de/volltexte/2008/260