Under the Anaemia Mukt Bharat strategy, what is the recommended iron and folic acid regimen for children aged 6 to 59 months?
- A 1 ml syrup containing 20 mg elemental iron and 100 microgram folic acid, biweekly ✓
- B 1 ml syrup containing 20 mg elemental iron and 100 microgram folic acid, once weekly
- C 2 ml syrup containing 40 mg elemental iron and 200 microgram folic acid, daily
- D 1 ml syrup containing 10 mg elemental iron and 50 microgram folic acid, daily
Correct answer: A. 1 ml syrup containing 20 mg elemental iron and 100 microgram folic acid, biweekly
Explanation
Anaemia Mukt Bharat prescribes biweekly (twice weekly) administration of 1 ml of iron syrup containing 20 mg elemental iron and 100 microgram folic acid for children aged 6 to 59 months, given along with deworming from 12 months onward. Biweekly dosing improves absorption and compliance compared with daily dosing in this age group. Daily regimens are reserved for pregnant women and severely anaemic individuals under the same strategy.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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