Vitamin A supplements in newborns and child survival

BMJ. 2008 Jun 21;336(7658):1385-6. doi: 10.1136/bmj.39575.486609.80. Epub 2008 Jun 16.

Abstract

Benefit depends on the setting, baseline infant mortality, and vitamin A deficiency

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Mortality
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Vitamin A / administration & dosage*
  • Vitamin A Deficiency / diet therapy*
  • Vitamins / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Vitamins
  • Vitamin A