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Taken with a Grain of Salt? Micronutrient Fortification in South Asia

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  • James Berry
  • Priya Mukherjee
  • Gauri Kartini Shastry

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This article reviews the research on fortification of food in the context of South Asia, with an emphasis on avenues for future research in economics and policy. We argue that while the efficacy of fortified foods in controlled settings is well established, more research is needed to evaluate the take-up and effectiveness of fortified foods distributed through standard channels. In addition, we argue that more research is needed to understand the determinants of long-term demand for fortified foods. (JEL codes: I15, I18) Copyright The Author 2012. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Ifo Institute, Munich. All rights reserved. For permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com, Oxford University Press.

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  • James Berry & Priya Mukherjee & Gauri Kartini Shastry, 2012. "Taken with a Grain of Salt? Micronutrient Fortification in South Asia," CESifo Economic Studies, CESifo Group, vol. 58(2), pages 422-449, June.
  • Handle: RePEc:oup:cesifo:v:58:y:2012:i:2:p:422-449
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    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health

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