Iron deficiency and schooling attainment in Peru

Do nutritional deficiencies contribute to the intergenerational persistence of poverty by reducing the earnings potential of future generations? To address this question, we made available supplemental iron pills at a health center in rural Peru and encouraged adolescents to take them via media mess...

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Main Authors: Chong, Alberto, Cohen, Isabelle, Field, Erica, Nakasone, Eduardo, Torero, Máximo
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: American Economic Association 2016
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147918

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