Dietary Supplement Use among Iranian Households during COVID ‑19 Epidemic Lockdown: Less Access in Those Who May Need More National Food and Nutrition Surveillance

Conclusions: During epidemic lockdown, DS use was remarkably increased among the Iranian households. Apart from the debatable usefulness of DSs against COVID‑19, the inverse association of DS use with a household’s income and provincial food security well indicates inequity in accessibility to DS. Actions to improve the nutritional status of the under‑privileged populations including targeted supplementation are strongly recommended.
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research