Cost-Effectiveness of Food Fortification for Reducing Global Malnutrition: A Systematic Review of Economic Evaluations Across 63 Countries

Key Points

• Food fortification provides a cost-effective solution for reducing malnutrition globally, improving health outcomes.
• Findings indicate that for every dollar spent on fortification, there are significant health benefits, especially in low-income regions.
• Systematic review analyzed economic evaluations from 63 countries, focusing on a range of nutritional interventions and their impacts.
• Highlighting the necessity of policy changes, these interventions can lead to improved nutritional status and economic benefits.],