Iron and Increased Hookworm Infection

Doses used in studies

Safety in these studies

hookworm infectionIncreased riskRR 1.78, 95% CI 1.18 to 2.70; 785 participants
One study reported that fortification of rice with iron alone or with other micronutrients may slightly increase hookworm infection (RR 1.78, 95% CI 1.18 to 2.70; 785 participants; low-certainty evidence).
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diarrhoeaReportedRR 3.52, 95% CI 0.18 to 67.39; 1 study, 258 participants
We are uncertain about the effect of fortified rice on diarrhoea (RR 3.52, 95% CI 0.18 to 67.39; 1 study, 258 participants; very low-certainty evidence).
from: Fortification of rice with vitamins and minerals for addressing micronutrient malnutrition

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Fortification of rice with vitamins and minerals for addressing micronutrient malnutrition.