TABLE 2.
WHO recommendations for prevention of iron deficiency anemia in menstruating women using weekly or daily oral iron supplementation
| Recommendation | Dose (weekly) | Dose (daily) |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement | Iron: 60-mg elemental iron Folic acid: 2800 μg | 30–60 mg elemental iron |
| Frequency | One supplement per week | One supplement daily |
| Duration | 3 mo of supplementation followed by 3 mo of no supplementation, after which the provision of supplements should restart | Three consecutive months in a year |
| Settings | Populations where the prevalence of anemia among nonpregnant women of reproductive age is ≥20% | Populations where the prevalence of anemia in menstruating adult women and adolescent girls is ≥40% |