Table 8 Summary of results for multiple micronutrient fortification in women
From: Micronutrient fortification of food and its impact on woman and child health: a systematic review
Outcome/quality of evidence | Combined effect |
|---|---|
Hemoglobin levels | SMD: 0.31 (95% CI: 0.13, 0.48) |
Quality of evidence: Moderate | 1 study 516 women |
Serum ferritin levels | SMD: 0.47 (95% CI: 0.36, 0.58) |
Quality of evidence: Moderate | 2 studies 1,214 women |
Serum zinc levels | SMD: 0.50 (95% CI: 0.38, 0.61) |
Quality of evidence: Moderate | 2 studies 1214 women |
Serum retinol levels | SMD: 0.47 (95% CI: 0.30, 0.65) |
Quality of evidence: Moderate | 1 study 516 women |
Effect on anemia | RR: 0.76 (95% CI: 0.48, 1.21) |
Quality of evidence: Moderate | 1 study 516 women |