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200823 minPGdocumentary

A - OK? - Ghana

200823 minPGdocumentary

Vitamin A deficiency remains a leading cause of preventable childhood deaths in developing countries, despite the low cost of effective supplementation and fortification.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

A - OK? - Ghana

2008• 23 minPG

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Vitamin A deficiency remains a leading cause of preventable childhood deaths in developing countries, despite the low cost of effective supplementation and fortification.

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Vitamin A deficiency affects millions of children in developing countries, contributing to over 20% of the 32,000 daily child deaths from preventable causes. Essential for immune function and preventing childhood blindness, Vitamin A is often lacking in regions where fortification of staple foods is not practiced. This program examines the political challenges in addressing this issue and highlights a campaign aimed at ensuring all children receive adequate nutrition through Vitamin A supplements or fortified foods. It also discusses the controversial introduction of genetically modified crops enriched with Vitamin A.

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