
Thanks Professor KapilI am interested to participate in this event and have marked it in my calender. I am also forwarding this invitation to other friends who could be possibly interested in it.with regardsDr. Rakesh Bhardwaj
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National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
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Subject: Invitation to participate in the 2nd International Congress on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCH-2014) to be held from 3rd November 2014 to 7th November 2014 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi , INDIA
Dear ColleagueThe four micronutrients (MNs) which are presently of great public health significance are Iron, Iodine, Vitamin A and Zinc. The deficiencies of these MNs are severe and widespread in developing countries including India. Iron deficiency in the age group of 6-24 months, is impairing the mental development of approximately 40% to 60% of the children. Iodine deficiency in endemic regions lowers the intellectual capacity of children by 10 to 15 percentage points. Vitamin A deficiency compromises the immune systems of approximately 40% of the under five children in developing countries. The zinc deficiency is causing growth retardation, abnormal immune functions, impaired cognitive functions, increased maternal morbidity and mortality and prolonged gestation.A large pool of scientific evidence is being generated globally on issues related to Role of Micronutrients in reduction of morbidity and mortality and Promoting Child Health. There are many important issues like Interaction Between Micronutrients Supplementations when given simultaneously; Prevention of IDD amongst Pregnant Mothers; Iron Supplementation in Malaria Endemic Area; Micronutrient Supplementation for Prevention of Diarrhea and Respiratory Infections; Micronutrient Fortification of Foods-Rationale, Application and Impact; Micronutrient Fortification of Complementary Foods; Iron Supplementation in Early Childhood: Health Benefits and Risks; Effect of Iron Supplementation on Mental and Motor Development in Children; Vitamin A Supplementation and child survival etc.The 2Nd International Congress on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCH-2014) is being organized to update the participants about the recent advances in the field of Micronutrients and Child Health.We will have detailed presentations and discussions on Magnitude of the Iron, Iodine, Vitamin A and Zinc deficiencies; their Health Consequences, Methodology of their Assessments, Strategies for Prevention & Control; Micronutrients Supplementation to improve child morbidity & mortality and related issues.The 2Nd International Congress on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCH-2014) will be held for 3 days ( 5-7 November 2014 which will be preceded by 2 days preconference scientific programs like Workshop/National Consultation /CME on HOT TOPICS in Public health Nutrition on 3-4 November 2014 .The 2Nd International Congress on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCH-2014) will be held as per the following schedule:Date : 3 rd to 7th November 2014Time : 10:00 AM to 5:00 PMVenue : Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium,All India Institute of Medical SciencesNew Delhi, IndiaThe eminent National and International scientists who are working in the field of Micronutrients and Child Health will be delivering “State of Art” presentations. After each presentation, in-depth deliberations will be held, to discuss the issues raised by the eminent scientists and participants.The 1st International Congress on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCH-2009) was organised in November 2009, in which more than 1500 delegates participatedOn behalf of the Organizing Committee, I request you to participate in the International Workshop on Micronutrients and Child Health.Looking forward to meeting you,With personal regards,Yours sincerely,(Prof. Umesh Kapil)Professor, Public Health NutritionDepartment of Human NutritionAll India Institute of Medical Sciences,Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 029Ph: +91-011-26588058; 26593383; 26594632(M) 9810609340
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