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PSA
Definition :
The number of low birth weight infants 2-6 months old given iron supplementation as a percentage of all low birth weight infants 2-6 months old.
Notes:
Dosage is 0.3 ml once a day to start at 2 months of age until 6 months when complementary foods are given. Preparation is 15 mg. elemental iron/0.6 ml.
Formula
![Proportion of infants 2-6 months old with low birth weight given iron supplementation Proportion of infants 2-6 months old with low birth weight given iron supplementation](/system/files/issip/proportion%2520of%2520infants%25202to6%2520i%2520low%2520birth%2520weight_1.png)
Source :
PSA
Indicators
Health
PSA Board Resolution :
PSA Board Resolution No 01, Series of 2017 - 154
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Statistical Domain
Statistical Activity