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    "retrievedDate": "23-March-18",
    "additionalInfo": "Indicator name\nChildren aged 6-59 months who received vitamin A supplementation (%)\n\nName abbreviated\n\n    \n\nData Type Representation\nPercent\n\nTopic\nHealth service coverage\n\nISO Health Indicators Framework\n\n    \n\nRationale\nSupplementation with vitamin A is considered to be an important intervention for child survival owing to the strong evidence that exists for its impact on reducing child mortality among populations where vitamin A deficiency is prevalent. Therefore, measuring the proportion of children who have received vitamin A within the last 6 months is crucial for monitoring coverage of interventions towards the child survival-related Millennium Development Goals and Strategies.\n\nDefinition\nProportion of children aged 6\u201359 months who received a high-dose vitamin A supplement within the last 6 months.\n\u00a0\nHigh dose vitamin A, according to the International Vitamin A Consultative Group (IVACG) definition, refers to \"doses equal or greater than 25 000 IU\".\n\nAssociated terms\n\n    \n\nPreferred data sources\nHousehold surveys\n\nOther possible data sources\n\n    \n\nMethod of measurement\n\n    \n\nMethod of estimation\nWHO\u00a0compiles\u00a0empirical data from nationally-representative household surveys.\n\u00a0\nPredominant type of statistics: adjusted\n\nM&E Framework\nOutcome\n\nMethod of estimation of global and regional aggregates\n\n    \n\nDisaggregation\nAge\n\nDisaggregation\nLocation (urban/rural)\n\nDisaggregation\nEducation level : Maternal education\n\nDisaggregation\nWealth : Wealth quintile\n\nDisaggregation\nBoundaries : Administrative regions\n\nDisaggregation\nBoundaries : Health regions\n\nUnit of Measure\nN/A\n\nUnit Multiplier\n\n    \n\nExpected frequency of data dissemination\n\n    \n\nExpected frequency of data collection\n\n    \n\nLimitations\nThese indicators are usually collected in DHS and MICS surveys; however the accuracy of reporting in household surveys varies and is likely to include recall bias. The comparability of results across countries and over time may therefore be affected. There are also significant discrepancies between data obtained through household surveys and those obtained from National Immunization Days and routine service statistics for this indicator, which are currently under investigation.\n\nLinks\nHow many child deaths can we prevent this year? (Jones et al, 2003)\n\nLinks\nVitamin A deficiency. In: Comparative quantification of health risks: global and regional burden of disease attributable to selected major risk factors. (Rice et al, 2003)\n\nLinks\nDemographic and Health Surveys\n\nLinks\nMultiple Indicator Cluster Surveys\n\nLinks\nThe State of the World's Children (UNICEF)\n\nComments\nThe framework for the discussion and review of child health indicators in the UNICEF/WHO Meeting on Child Survival Survey-based Indicators was the set of prevention and treatment interventions outlined in the Lancet series on child survival.\n\nContact Person\n\n    \n\n",
    "dataPublishedBy": "World Health Organization Global Health Observatory (GHO)",
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