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Iron-containing cookware for the reduction of iron deficiency anemia among children and females of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

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  • Clark Alves
  • Ahlam Saleh
  • Halimatou Alaofè

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Background & objective: There is limited evidence regarding the efficacy of iron-containing pots and ingots in reducing iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this systematic review is to summarize the evidence regarding the effect of iron-containing cookware on ID and IDA among children and females of reproductive age (FRA) in LMICs. Methods: Searches were last conducted in May 2019 in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, CAB Abstracts, POPLINE, LILACS, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, WHO ICTRP and ClinicalTrials.gov. Hand searching was also conducted. Selection criteria included randomized-controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies and observational studies with control groups that studied the effect of iron-containing cookware in children (4 months-11 years) and females of reproductive age (12–51 years). Results: Eleven studies were eligible for inclusion in the review. Statistically significant increases in hemoglobin and/or iron indices (p

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  • Clark Alves & Ahlam Saleh & Halimatou Alaofè, 2019. "Iron-containing cookware for the reduction of iron deficiency anemia among children and females of reproductive age in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 14(9), pages 1-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0221094
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0221094
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