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The World Health Organization Has a Goal of Worldwide Elimination

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The World Health Organization has a goal of worldwide elimination of vitamin A deficiency. In order to accomplish this, they have launched the Vitamin A Global Initiative, which includes strategies like fortification and supplementation. They target primarily Africa and South-East Asia, where vitamin A deficiencies are especially prevalent. Imagine they are successful in eliminating vitamin A deficiencies. What impact would that have on the health of these populations? Support your answer with information on the role of vitamin A in the body and in maintaining health.


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