Diagnosing and treating anemia in rural Guatemala
Organization information
Washington State University Foundation
Location: Pullman, United States of America
Summary
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is one of the most common, yet treatable health problems in developing nations. IDA delays growth and impairs cognitive development in children. During pregnancy, IDA increases risk of infants born with low birth weight. Traveling to 5 villages each year, nearly 1200 people are screened for IDA. Lucky Iron Fish are given to those with IDA, which provides iron for an entire family for 5 years. The goal of this project is to reduce the prevalence of IDA in Guatemala.
Project locations
Guatemala