Most developing countries require flour to be fortified with folate to prevent severe birth defects. Why doesn’t Europe?
(Note: this intervention is probably not cost-competitive with GiveWell’s top charities but is a very easy public health win in European countries, and is very cost-effective given the current marginal public health intervention in rich countries.)
Europe Should Require Foods Be Fortified With Folate
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Most developing countries require flour to be fortified with folate to prevent severe birth defects. Why doesn’t Europe?
(Note: this intervention is probably not cost-competitive with GiveWell’s top charities but is a very easy public health win in European countries, and is very cost-effective given the current marginal public health intervention in rich countries.)