Titre
Large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings as a public health strategy: equity considerations for implementation.
Type
synthèse (review)
Institution
UNIL/CHUV/Unisanté + institutions partenaires
Périodique
Auteur(s)
Zamora, G.
Auteure/Auteur
Flores-Urrutia, M.C.
Auteure/Auteur
Mayén, A.L.
Auteure/Auteur
Liens vers les personnes
Liens vers les unités
ISSN
1749-6632
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
2016-09
Volume
1379
Numéro
1
Première page
17
Dernière page/numéro d’article
27
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Fortification of staple foods with vitamins and minerals is an effective approach to increase micronutrient intake and improve nutritional status. The specific use of condiments and seasonings as vehicles in large-scale fortification programs is a relatively new public health strategy. This paper underscores equity considerations for the implementation of large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings as a public health strategy by examining nonexhaustive examples of programmatic experiences and pilot projects in various settings. An overview of conceptual elements in implementation research and equity is presented, followed by an examination of equity considerations for five implementation strategies: (1) enhancing the capabilities of the public sector, (2) improving the performance of implementing agencies, (3) strengthening the capabilities and performance of frontline workers, (3) empowering communities and individuals, and (4) supporting multiple stakeholders engaged in improving health. Finally, specific considerations related to intersectoral action are considered. Large-scale fortification of condiments and seasonings cannot be a standalone strategy and needs to be implemented with concurrent and coordinated public health strategies, which should be informed by a health equity lens.
PID Serval
serval:BIB_79E5AD06D55D
PMID
Open Access
Oui
Date de création
2017-09-04T12:45:02.840Z
Date de création dans IRIS
2025-05-20T21:30:13Z