ADOLESCENT HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

In April 2000, DOH issued the Administrative Order 34- A s 2000, the Adolescent and Youth
Health (AYH) Policy, creating the Adolescent Youth Health Sub-program under the Children’s
Health Cluster of Family Health Office. In 2006, the department created the Technical
Committee for Adolescent and Youth Health Program, composed of both government and non-
government organizations dedicated to uplifting the welfare of adolescents and tasked to
revitalize the program. Due to an increasing health risky behaviour among our Filipino
adolescents,

DOH embarked on revising the policy and to focus on the emerging issues of the adolescents
which are the 10 – 19 years old.

In March 21, 2013, DOH with the support of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Philippines, revised the policy and served the Administrative Order 0013 - 2013 National Health
Policy and Strategic Framework on Adolescent Health and Development (AHDP). The Strategic
Framework 2013 is designed in accordance with this goal.

In 2015, DOH AHDP Program revived the National External Technical Working Group (TWG) on
AHDP. This is composed of different stakeholders from the government, non-government,
academe, and youth – led organizations. In 2016, DOH recognized the need for harmonization
of programs within the department that caters 10 – 19 years old. The AHDP Program convened
the first DOH – Internal Technical Working Group. This aims to ensure that all programs are
working together for the betterment of the adolescents in the country. It is also an avenue to
discuss indicators, policies, strategies, and service delivery at the national and local
implementation levels. The External and Internal TWGs on AHDP are multi -sectoral,
collaborative approaches to fulfil the goal, vision, and mission of the program. In 2017, both
TWGs revised the strategic framework, and developed a logical framework, and monitoring and
evaluation framework of the program.

Many things need to be done by many sectors to improve adolescent health and S
development. The health sector has a crucial role to play, through a range of actors, including
government bodies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector. The most
important provision is that many adolescents and young people are living with HIV, and many
also experience sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems. Secondly, these priorities are
the focus of many international development goals (notably the Millennium Development
Goals). Lastly, most countries have national programs, strategies and budgets in place to
address these priorities. Through these entry points, the 4-S framework can be used to address
other public health issues affecting adolescents. Can be used to address other public health
issues affecting adolescents such as nutrition, mental health, substance use and intentional or
unintentional violence.

The professional health care team especially the nurses should play a leadership role in guiding
the provision of health services to adolescents, both within and outside the government. They
should put in place initiatives grounded in national HIV, SRH or all of the program of DOH ,
aimed at expanding the coverage and improving the quality of health services for adolescents
(especially those who are more likely to face health and social problems) in order to achieve
clearly denied health outcomes.

The community should know about the monitoring of health facility performance about on an
ongoing basis by health facility staff. Periodically, it should also be done by official from the
national and district levels, in collaboration with health facility staff. Monitoring should assess
whether the steps and the functions listed above are being undertaken. In addition, they should
include assessments of the quality of health facilities and the utilization of health services by
adolescents. This information will contribute to essential re-planning at the district and national
levels. Community members are aware of the health-service needs of various groups of
adolescents, and support their provision. Health service providers are non-judgemental and
considerate in their dealings with adolescents, and provide them with the health services and
commodities they need. Points of health service delivery carry out actions that enable
adolescents to obtain the health services they need, and are appealing and friendly to
adolescents. Adolescents are aware of why, when and where they can obtain health services,
feel able and willing to obtain them, and do in fact obtain them when needed.

BLOOD DONATION PROGRAM

Republic Act No. 7719, also known as the National Blood Services Act of 1994, promotes
voluntary blood donation to provide sufficient supply of safe blood and to regulate blood banks.
This act aims to inculcate public awareness that blood donation is a humanitarian act.  The
National Voluntary Blood Services Program (NVBSP) of the Department of Health is targeting
the youth as volunteers in its blood donation program this year. In accordance with RA No.
7719, it aims to create public consciousness on the importance of blood donation in saving the
lives of millions of Filipinos. Based from the data from the National Voluntary Blood Services
Program, a total of 654,763 blood units were collected in 2009. Fifty-eight percent of which was
from voluntary blood donation and the remaining from replacement donation. This year,
particular provinces have already achieved 100% voluntary blood donation. The DOH is hoping
that many individuals will become regular voluntary unpaid donors to guarantee sufficient
supply of safe blood and to meet national blood necessities.

The important most provision is to embodied in this framework is the achievement of 100%
voluntary non-remunerated blood donation in every country of the world. It is based on the
recognition that voluntary non-remunerated blood donors are the foundation of a safe,
sustainable blood supply. Without a system based on voluntary unpaid blood donation,
particularly regular voluntary donation, no country can provide sufficient blood for all patients
who require transfusion. Most developed countries have a long history of voluntary blood
donation, but a number of developing and transitional countries have also achieved this goal.
Their experiences demonstrate that this vision can be realized, even when resources are
limited.4-5 This vision focuses not only on the importance of voluntary blood donors for blood
safety and availability, but also for the enhancement of a country’s social capital since voluntary
blood donors can be considered as a valuable national asset.

Nurses face the challenge of keeping up to date with the guidance and ensuring that new and
essential policies are put into practice. It is important that any changes are managed
competently and accurately and with as little disruption to blood stocks and the relationship
with donors as possible. The testing system plays a very important role in ensuring a safe blood
supply for patients. Blood is tested for both blood grouping and for infections that can be
passed from a donor to a patient via blood transfusion. The NBS carries out mandatory virology
tests for syphilis, hepatitis B, HIV 1 and 2, hepatitis C, and human T-cell lymphotropic viruses
(HTLV) 1 and 2.
The community must have confidence in its blood transfusion service. Without trust in its
integrity and efficiency and the safety of its procedures, few people would choose to donate
their blood. This trust is earned over a long period of time but can be undermined very quickly,
resulting in a negative effect on the loyalty and continuing support of individual blood donors,
the community and partner organizations. Even when unjustified, negative public perceptions
can result in an inability to attract voluntary donors and, in extreme cases, the rapid loss of
donors. A number of countries have had to cope with potentially damaging public responses to
issues ranging from the actions of a single member of staff to faulty blood collection bags,
unpopular policies or new donor selection criteria. The media are usually good friends to blood
transfusion services, but their involvement in negative situations can have a major impact,
particularly if the service is perceived to compromise the health of its donors or has been
responsible for the transmission of infection.

BELLY GUD FOR HEALTH

Overnutrition such as overweight and obesity is a serious health concern especially in the light
of its strong association with the development of non-communicable diseases which are among
the leading causes of mortality, morbidity and disability in the country today. These NCDs
include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, renal diseases, and
degenerative arthritis, gout and gallbladder diseases. With the various medical consequences
associated with overnutrition, this weight problem contributes to decreased productivity and
economic growth retardation. n the effort to promote and protect the health of the DOH
personnel, the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Degenerative Disease Office
in partnership with the National Center for Health promotion will repeat the conduct of Belly
Gud for Health (BG for Health) 2012 as an advocacy strategy for healthy lifestyle this 2013. This
time , it will challenge the executives namely Secretary, Undersecretaries, Assistant Secretaries
and Directors and employees of the Department of Health Central Office with high waist
circumference (HCW), to be fit by attaining and maintaining a desirable waist circumference
(DWC) of <80 cms for females and <90cms for males.

Belly Gud for Health” is a six months challenge designed by the DOH where Executives and staff
undergo nutrition and physical activity, counseling, healthy diet, aerobic and isometric exercises
and stress management activities aimed towards optimum wellbeing. The participants of the
challenge with a belly measuring above the desirable waist circumference (35 inches for Men
and 31 Inches for Women) and have undergone risk factor assessment (glucose, cholesterol,
blood pressure, body mass index) are automatically targeted as participants for the six-month
long program. Participants are expected to work on their own interventions in accordance to
their preference, schedule and convenience. However, they are expected to apply only healthy
and natural interventions. The use of slimming drugs or herbal products and other formulations,
including liposuction or other artificial interventions are prohibited.

The health care team should be aware what is the possible complication when the patient or a
person become obese and there is possible diseases or non-communicable diseases which are
among the leading causes of mortality, morbidity and disability in the country today. These
NCDs include cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, renal diseases,
and degenerative arthritis, gout and gallbladder diseases. In the Department of Health Office,
from a total of 779 personnel taken waist circumference in 2012 prior to the conduct of Belly
Gud for Health, 362 or 46.5% have waist circumference above desirable levels. Waist
circumference (WC) is a simple and easy measure of central obesity among adults and a
significant indicator of risk for non-communicable diseases particularly heart disease and stroke.

The community should know that the program promote a healthy diet, which is part of a
healthy lifestyle, is the foundation of good health. It is a diet that is able to satisfy one’s energy
and nutrient needs for proper body functions, growth and development, daily activities and
maintenance of health, keeping well within one’s caloric needs. Hence, it takes into
consideration both quality and quantity of food consumed by a person.  It also provides just
enough amounts of energy needed for one’s daily activities without going beyond one’s caloric
needs so as to maintain a healthy body weight. Energy requirements differ from person to
person and energy provided by a healthy diet should be in balance with one’s energy
expenditure.
Meanwhile, healthy diets during emergencies mean providing adequate nutrition, and not just
adequate amount of food or calories. Energy needs can be met by providing a range of
commodities while protein needs could be satisfied with mixtures of animal and plant-based
food. “The DOH strongly advocates for the health and nutrition of all Filipinos. I emphasize that
adequate supply of clean, drinking water should be made available to prevent dehydration.
Likewise, vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant and lactating women, and the elderly
should be given attention to prevent nutrient deficiencies. Let us make everyday a Nutrition
day!” states (Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell–Ubial).

BARANGAY NUTRITION SCHOLAR (BNS) PROGRAM

The Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program is a human resource development strategy of
the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, which involves the recruitment, training, deployment
and supervision of volunteer workers or barangay nutrition scholars (BNS). Presidential Decree
No. 1569 mandated the deployment of one BNS in every barangay in the country to monitor the
nutritional status of children and/or link communities with nutrition and related service
providers. PD 1569 also mandated the NNC to administer the program in cooperation with local
government units.

The most important provision is that the BNS undergoes a ten-day didactic training.  The
training facilitates the acquisition of knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed for effective
performance of the tasks of identifying the malnourished, monitoring the malnourished, and
referring them to appropriate service providers. After the didactic phase, the BNS undergoes a
twenty-day practicum to learn how to weigh preschoolers properly and interview mothers on
matters which may relate to their child-rearing practices.  During this phase, the BNS collects
and analyzes data on the barangay nutrition situation using the family and barangay profile
forms.  He or she also formulates his or her action plan. In some instances, and due to resource
constraints, the 30-day training is reduced to 3-4 days and the practicum phase becomes part
of the BNS’s service period.

The nurse should know that the BNS project was pilot tested in 1977 in 13 municipalities and by
the end of 1979, 5220 BNS had been trained and deployed in their communities. BNS must
have certain personal and leadership qualifications, and are chosen by the barangay captain or
the barangay nutrition committee. The nutrition program is based upon 4 intervention schemes:
food production, food assistance, health protection, and information, education, and
communication. The BNS is the nutrition program's instrument for implementing these
intervention schemes. The BNS on return from training makes a spot map of the community and
measures and weighs preschool children to screen for malnutrition. The BNS also conducts
mothers' classes which dispense information on nutrition and health and distributes seeds and
supplementary food packets for preschoolers to target families. Support to the BNS is provided
by a van equipped with a communication worker and a video playback unit.

The community should know that there has a basic care of the program which is the Barangay
Nutrition Scholar (BNS) such as caring for the malnourish this is The BNS locates and identifies
malnourished children through a community survey.  This survey involves weighing all
preschoolers and interviewing mothers to determine how the child is cared for, and the
resources available in the family for their participation in nutrition and related interventions.,
mobilizing the community The BNS also moves the community to organize into networks of 20-
25 households, or into community-based organizations working for the improvement of their
nutrition situation., linked- building in the presence of other barangay-based development
workers, the BNS may not necessarily deliver direct nutrition services to the community but
serve as linkage-builder, to ensure that members of the community, especially those with
underweight children, avail of nutrition and related services.  The BNS must be aware of the
services available and of those who need these services, and establish a system through which
those needing certain services are referred to the appropriate service provider.

CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN YEAR 2001-2004

Children's Health 2025, a subdocument of CHILD 21, realizes that health is a critical and
fundamental element in children's welfare. However, health programs cannot be implemented
in isolation from the other component that determine the safety and well-being of children in
society. Children's Health 2025, therefore, should be able to integrate the strategies and
interventions into the overall plan for children's development. Children's Health 2025 contains
both mid-term strategies, which is targeted towards the year 2004, while long-term strategies
are targeted by the year 2025. It utilizes a life cycle approach and weaves in the rights of
children. The life cycle approach ensures that the issues, needs and gaps are addressed at the
different stages of the child's growth and development. The period year 2002 to 2004 will put
emphasis on timely diagnosis and management of common diseases of childhood as well as
disease prevention and health promotion, particularly in the fields of immunization, nutrition
and the acquisisiton of health lifestyles. Also critical for effective pallning and implementation
would be addressing the components of the health infrastructure such as human resource
development, quality assurance, monitoring and disease surveillance, and health information
and education. The successful implementation of these strategies will require collaborative
efforts with the other stakeholders and also implies integration with the other developmental
plan of action for children.

The provision is that they Wanted, planned and conceived by healthy parents Carried to
term by healthy mother Born into a loving, caring. stable family capable of providing for his
or her basic needs Delivered safely by a trained attendant
Screened for congenital defects shortly after birth; if defects are found, interventions to
corrrect these defects are implemented at the appropriate time. Exclusively breastfed for at
least six months of age, and continued breast feeding up to two years Introduced to
compementary foods at about six months of age, and gradually to a balanced, nutritious
diet Protected from the consequences of protein-calorie and micro nutrients deficiencies
through good nutrition and access to fortified foods and iodized salt
Provided with safe, clean and hygienic surroundings and protected from accidents Properly
cared for at home when sick and brought timely to a health facility for appropriate
management when needed. Offered equal access to good quality curative, preventive and
promotive health care services and health education as members of the Filipino society
Regularly monitored for proper growth and development, and provided with adequate
psychosocial and mental stimulation Screened for disabilities and developmental delays in
early childhood; if disabilities are found, interventions are implemented to enabled the child
to enjoy a life of dignity at the highest level of function attainable
Protected from discrimination, exploitation and abuse
Empowered and enabled to make decisions regarding healthy lifestyle and behaviors and
included in the formulation health policies and programs Afforded the opportunity to reach
his or her full potential as adult

The healthcare worker should know the current situation of this program in term Deaths among
children have significantly decreased from previous years. In the 1998 NDHS, the infant
mortality rate was 35 per 1000 livebirths, while neonatal death rate was 18 deaths per 1000
livebirths. Among regions IMR is highest in Eastern Visayas and lowest in Metro Manila and
Central Visayas. Death is much higher among infants whose mothers had no antenatal care or
medical assistance at the time of delivery. Top causes of illness among infants are infectious
diseases (pneumonia, measles, diarrhea, meningitis, septicemia), nutritional deficiencies and
birth-realted complications. of enhance their capacity and capability of health facilities in the
early recognition, management and prevention of common childhood illness

COMMITTEE OF EXAMINERS FOR UNDERTAKERS AND EMBALMERS

Embalming is the funeral custom of cleaning and disinfecting bodies after death. It has been
part of the funeral parlors so with our lives. For the past decades, embalming has been
undergoing profound transformational events, not only in the Philippines but worldwide. Today,
embalming is also considered an art. It is done to preserve the dead body from natural
decomposition and for restoration for a more pleasing appearance. Likewise, the procedure is
significant for restoration of evidences such as in medico-legal cases. These changes were
made possible by the multitudes of forces converging in the national as well as the local levels,
which is impacting on the quality of embalming practice in the country. Embalmers today should
therefore, be looked up to, because of the significant manifold tasks they are rendering
including the counseling assistance they are providing the bereaved parties.

The most important provision is to ensure that every child receive the essential services for
survival, growth and development in an organized and efficient manner. Facilities should be
equipped with the essential instruments, equipment and supplies to provide the services.

The nurses should know or the health providers that they have the knowledge and skills to be
able to provide quality services for children. Existing child health policies, guidelines and
standards shall be reviewed and updated, and new ones formulated and disseminated to guide
health providers in the standard of care. Strengthening community-based support systems and
interventions for children's health.

The community should know that the notable community-based projects and interventions,
such as the health and nutrition posts, mother support groups, community financing schemes
shall be replicated for nationwide implementation. Model building and dissemination of best
practices from pilot sites has proven effective in generating support and adoption in other sites.
More of these shall be initiated particularly for developing interventions to increase care-seeking
and prevention of malnutrition in children.

COMMITTEE OF EXAMINERS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY (CEMT)

Traditional medicine throughout the world recognizes the significance of therapeutic massage in
managing stress, illness or chronic ailments. Massage therapy is considered the oldest method
of healing that applies various techniques like fixed or movable pressure, holding, vibration,
rocking, friction, kneading and compression using primarily the hands and other areas of the
body such as the forearms, elbows or feet to the mascular structure and soft tissues of the
body. 

The most important provision is that Massage therapy can lead to significant biochemical,
physical, behavioral and clinical changes in massage as well as the person giving the massage.

The nurse should know that and the healthcare professionals have begun to incorporate
massage therapy as a complement to their routine clinical care. Efficacy of massage therapy in
patient ranges from preterm neonates to senior citizens. Although the country has the training
standards and regulations through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA), it lacks control / regulations over the training institutions, thus, anyone who calls
himself/herself a massage therapist is one, regardless of training or experience.

The community should know that they have a license as they have a massage therapy to them
and this is safety massage care for everyone.

DENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM

Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being and quality of life. It encompasses a
range of diseases and conditions that include dental caries, Periodontal disease, Tooth loss, Oral
cancer, Oral manifestations of HIV infection, Oro-dental trauma, Noma and birth defects such
as cleft lip and palate. The prevalence of dental caries on permanent teeth has generally
remained above 90% throughout the years. About 92.4% of Filipinos have tooth decay (dental
caries) and 78% have gum diseases (periodontal diseases) (DOH, NMEDS 1998). Although
preventable, these diseases affect almost every Filipino at one point or another in his or her
lifetime.

The most important provision is that the dental health care established that dental disease is
concentrated in socially disadvantaged populations. To reduce social and health inequalities,
this to provide basic health care, promoting health activities and preventing diseases. Regarding
oral health, the Family Health Program/Oral Health Teams are responsible for providing
comprehensive oral health care (i.e., oral health promotion, preventive dental care and dental
rehabilitation treatment) for patients of all ages.

The nurses should know that we have a program that able to have oral care and that is the
dentists has a authority to have a health dental care to avoid any problem in oral including
dental caries, Periodontal disease, Tooth loss, Oral cancer, Oral manifestations of HIV infection,
Oro-dental trauma, Noma and birth defects such as cleft lip and palate

The community should know that the department of health have a program for the community
in terms oral health care that and they trying to reduce any oral diseases that might community
encountered.

DENGUE PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

This program is about how to prevent the dengue and how to control so, the program
implement the management care and Public awareness should be promoted for prevention and
control the dengue fever. Positive dengue cases should be followed by intensive management
of the vector in the possible breeding sites where the case came from. Enhancing self-
awareness among the people through health education programs.
The most important provision is that the people would be aware regarding of dengue and how
to control it there are many ways to prevent the dengue such us we should clean our
surroundings in order to prevent this epidemic and also the help of our government and this
program we can lessen the number cases of the dengue.

The nurse should know or other health care professional that we got the higher cases of
dengue here in the Philippines and assess the knowledge of nurses regarding dengue fever and
to study the association between the demographic variables.

The community should know that we have a health education is essential for the control of
diseases such as dengue, ensuring that community members understand the mechanisms of
infection and the key behaviors or activities that need to be addressed to prevent transmission,
reduce severe disease and avoid fatalities. Recommendations to villages are not always
practical or effective in preventing mosquito bites, and funds are not available to provide new
educational materials. 

EMERGING AND RE-EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE PROGRAM

This is contributing to the emergence of novel infectious diseases and resurgence of controlled
or eradicated infectious diseases in our country. These contributing factors are namely:
Demographic factors like the population distribution and density, international travel/ tourism
and increased OFWs, Socio-economic factors and, Environmental factors. The latter includes our
country’s vulnerability to disasters, increased livestock production, man- made ecological
changes or industries and lastly the urbanization which encroach and destroy the animal
habitats.

The most important provision is that to Prevention and control of emerging and re-emerging
infectious disease from becoming public health problems, as indicated by EREID case fatality
rate of less than one percent. And to prepare for emerging infections with potential for causing
high morbidity and mortality are being done by the program. Applicable prevention and control
measures are being integrated while the existing systems and organizational structures are
further strengthened.

The nurse should know about the outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases and it continues to
be susceptible to the threat of re-emerging infections such as leptospirosis, dengue,
meningococcemia, tuberculosis among. The current situation emphasizes the risks and
highlights the need to improve preparedness at local, national and international levels for
against future pandemics. New pathogens will continue to emerge and spread across regions
and will challenge public health as never before signifying grim repercussions and health
burden.

The community should know that the community is the is the source of outbreaks and is
determined only when they are admitted in the hospitals. Policies have been disseminated to
the rural and urban health units for its preparedness for upcoming outbreak

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

This program is concerned with preventing illness through managing the environment and by
changing people’s behavior to reduce exposure to biological and non-biological agents of
disease and injury and also this program concerned primarily with effects of the environment to
the health of the people.

The important provision is that prevention and control of disease by eliminating or controlling
the environmental factor which may form links in disease transmission. And all the factors in
man’s physical environment which may exercise a deleterious effect on his health, well-being
and survival.

The nurse should know about the importance of environmental sanitation that it promote
health, it prevents disease transmission, it eliminates breeding places of insect and rodents that
may be carrier of diseases, it improves the quality of life.
The community should know about that environmental health work will receive a much better
response from the community if the people understand why the work is being done and how it
is likely to improve their health. It is very important to teach people about the germ theory,
parasites and the way that diseases spread, so that they understand why they should practise
good environmental health.

The Expanded Program on Immunization

(EPI) this is to ensure that infants/children and mothers have access to routinely recommended
infant/childhood vaccines. Six vaccine-preventable diseases were initially included in the EPI:
tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and measles.

The important provision is that the Expanded Program on Immunization remains committed to
its goal of universal access to all relevant vaccines for all at risk. The program aims to expand
the targeted groups to include older children, adolescents and adults and work in synergy with
other public health program in order to control disease and achieve better health for all
populations, particularly the underserved populations.

The nurse should know that the expanded program on immunization has a six vaccine-
preventable diseases were initially included in the EPI like tuberculosis, poliomyelitis, diphtheria,
tetanus, pertussis and measles this vaccine may help to the people.

The community should know that there is a program that has free vaccine given by the
government at the barangays clinic this organized by department of health in order to minimize
the possible disease specially those infant and children.

FOOD AND WATERBORNE DISEASES PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROGRAM

This program FWBDs is refer to the limited group of illnesses characterized by diarrhea, nausea,
vomiting with or without fever, abdominal pain, headache and/or body malaise. These are
spread or acquired through the ingestion of food or water contaminated by disease-causing
microorganisms (bacterial or its toxins, parasitic, viral).

The important provision is that they approached to control and prevention is centered on public
health awareness regarding food safety as well as strengthening treatment guidelines. This
increase public awareness in preventable food-borne illness such as capillaries, which is
centered on unsafe culture practice.

The nurse should know about that the country’s overall health care delivery system is
characterized by a network of both public and private health facilities at the provincial,
municipal and barangay levels. Tertiary level health care services are provided by medical
centers owned and managed by the private sector and some by DOH. Provincial and some
municipal/city governments also run and operate their own hospitals. Public health services are
provided through the Rural Health Units (RHUs) or Main Health Centers (MHCs) together with
the private clinics

The community should know that the food and waterborne disease control program targets
individual, families, and communities residing in affected areas nationwide. For parasitic
infection endemic areas are more common.

FOOD FORTIFICATION PROGRAM

This program is about the basis need for a food fortification program in the   Philippines: The
Micronutrient Malnutrition Problem. They will provide the addition of one or more essential
nutrients to food, whether or not it is normally contained in the food, for the purpose of
preventing or correcting a demonstrated deficiency of one or more nutrients in the population
or specific population group.