Under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) strategy, the 'triple-dose' iron supplementation is recommended for which group?
- A Pregnant women with severe anaemia (Hb < 7 g/dL) ✓
- B Children 6–59 months with moderate anaemia
- C Adolescent girls with mild anaemia
- D Women in the first trimester
Correct answer: A. Pregnant women with severe anaemia (Hb < 7 g/dL)
Explanation
Under AMB (part of POSHAN Abhiyaan), the six by six by six framework targets six beneficiary groups. Triple-dose elemental iron (200 mg/day in three doses) is recommended for pregnant women with severe anaemia (Hb < 7 g/dL). Regular preventive supplementation for pregnant women is 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid daily.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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