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Journal of Refugee Studies 2007 20(1):108-119; doi:10.1093/jrs/fel030
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Contemporary Prevalence and Prevention of Micronutrient Deficiencies in Refugee Settings Worldwide

Timothy D. Dye

Department of Research and Evaluation, Axios International, 7 boulevard de la Madeleine, 75001 Paris, France

Tim.Dye{at}axiosint.com

Scant research has been conducted that systematically evaluates interventions to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in refugee populations, despite documentation of considerable prevalence and continued outbreaks of micronutrient deficiency among these populations. Refugees are especially at-risk for micronutrient deficiency given their circumstances of origin, current residential environment, and typical dependence upon food aid. Interventions promoting reduction of micronutrient deficiency in refugee settings, including food fortification and dietary diversification, are rarely systematically evaluated for impact in reducing micronutrient deficiency in refugee populations. As a result, little is known about the most effective prevention strategies for reduction of micronutrient deficiency in refugees. In fact, evidence suggests perhaps that nutritional interventions with demonstrated effectiveness in other populations and locales may not be readily adaptable to refugee situations. Sustainable prevention interventions aimed at reducing micronutrient deficiency in refugee populations need to be implemented and tested systematically to create an evidence base for good practice.

Key Words: refugee • nutrition • prevention • micronutrition

MS received November 1, 2005 ; revised MS received June 1, 2006
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