Indicators and Methods for Cross-Sectional Surveys of Vitamin and Mineral Status of Populations
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To develop appropriate intervention strategies and plan effective control programs, it is useful to have information regarding the magnitude and distribution of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. In many countries, the population is likely to suffer from multiple vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This manual provides guidance for national cross-sectional surveys to assess the vitamin and mineral status of the population, the coverage of interventions, and knowledge, attitudes, and practices.
Key
Features
- Provides guidance on which vitamins and minerals to assess, what indicators to measure, and which groups to target.
- Discusses the issues of national vs. sub-national estimates.
- Presents sample size calculations.
- Describes cluster survey methodology, including the selection of clusters and of households within clusters.
- Describes issues of protocol development, pilot testing, procurement of equipment and supplies, personnel, transportation, and budgeting. Includes example questionnaires.
- Describes data entry, cleaning of data, and analysis of data accounting for complex sample designs.
- Provides information on the development of preliminary and final reports with example tables.
This manual was developed in collaboration with the Micronutrient Initiative (MI).*
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Page last updated: May 22, 2007
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion