Showing posts with label Copenhagen Consensus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Copenhagen Consensus. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Has it been four years already? Micronutrients Redux

There was an interesting article published by Slate late last week about a topic that I discuss in one of my first posts - the undeniably important role of micronutrients, particularly in developing countries, on global health. While there are many prominent issues that have a resounding impact on population health in many poor countries of the world, treatment deficiencies in micronutrients stands out due to it's relative economic feasibility.

Saturday, April 21, 2012

At Last, Potential Recognized: Micronutrients

Over the past several decades, micronutrients have never received the same media attention as other global health issues such as HIV/AIDs control or malaria. Yet despite their lack of fame, research in the field has proven repeatedly and consistently that micronutrients contain vital health benefits.