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Anaemia Burden: Why Iron Alone Is Not the Solution
Anaemia in India is a multifactorial challenge that cannot be addressed through iron alone. Double-fortified salt offers a convenient intervention, but concerns over absorption, excessive intake and iron overload warrant caution. India should prioritise targeted fortification, improved diagnostics, dietary diversity, infection control and district-level scientific monitoring before nationwide expansion.
