Dear Colleague
The 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
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3rd to 7th November 2014
Time
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10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue :
Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, India
The 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.
Who should Participate
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Faculty Members, Scientists, Post Graduates from the Departments of
Pediatrics, Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine, Biochemistry,
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, from the Medical Colleges
Faculty Members, Scientists, Post Graduate Students of Home Science
and Agricultural Colleges
Research Scientists from National and State Level Health and Nutrition,
Training Institutions
National and State Level : Health and Nutrition Planners, Administrators and
Policy Makers
Programme Managers of National Rural Health Mission at National, State
and Regional Level
Faculty Members from National, State and Regional Level Health & Family
Welfare Training Centres
Programme Managers from Voluntary Organizations working in the field of
Nutrition and Maternal and Child Health
Programme Mangers of the National Nutrition Programmes at the National,
State and Regional Level
Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) working in the field of Nutrition and
Maternal and Child Health
Nutritionists and Dieticians from Government and Private Hospitals
Scientists, Nutritionists, from International, Bilateral Organizations
Managers and Administrators of Food Industries
The 1st International Congress on Micronutrient and Child Health (MCH-2009) was
organised in November 2009, in which more than 1500 delegates participated
On 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 Nutrition
Department of Human Nutrition
All India Institute of Medical Sciences,
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi - 110 029
Ph: +91-011-26588058; 26593383; 26594632
(M) 9810609340