The Effect of Vitamin A With and Without Zinc and Multivitamin Supplementation on Malaria Morbidity in Ghanaian Children
The Effect of Vitamin A With and Without Zinc and Multivitamin Supplementation on Malaria Morbidity in Ghanaian Children
The aim of this study was to determine the effect of combining vitamin A (VA), zinc (Z) and
 multivitamins (MV- A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D and E) on malaria morbidity
A total of 542 children aged between 6-59 months received either: (i) VA (control) or (ii) VA
 & Z (VAZ) or (iii) VA, Z & MV (VAZM). VA was delivered as a single dose while MV and Z were
 delivered daily. Malaria cases were managed by community health workers, who used rapid
 diagnostic test to confirm infection prior to treatment.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  under 5years

 -  will stay in the community for 10years

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  chronic diseases