A component of poor nutrition is micronutrient deficiency, which can have devasting impacts on maternal health and pregnancy outcomes. Over half of adolescent girls and young women in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) have inadequate micornutrient intake. Rates of anemia in women of reproductive age increased between 2000 and 2016 – from 31.6 percent to 32.8 percent…
Vulnerable populations are even more vulnerable now, which is why our work must continue to protect the health of the most at-risk in the U.S. and around the world. To view the original segment, visit: https://ktla.com/news/vitamin-angels-continuing-to-keep-families-healthy-and-nourished-during-the-pandemic/