Table 18.
Evidence of no or negative impact (leave out of programs) |
Uncertain evidence (need for additional research before including in programs) |
Some evidence (may include in programs, but further evaluation is warranted) |
Clear evidence (merits inclusion in programs) |
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Female genital mutilation | X | |||
Indoor air pollution | X | |||
Smoking cessation | X | |||
Smokeless tobacco use | X | |||
ANC in pregnancy | X | |||
Peri-conceptional folic acid supplementation | X (demonstrated infant benefit) |
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Iron (iron-folate) supplementation | X (demonstrated maternal benefit) |
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Vitamin A/β-carotene supplementation | X | |||
Multivitamin/multiple micronutrient supplementation | X | |||
Magnesium supplementation | X | |||
Balanced protein-energy supplementation | X |