Potential intervention |
Type of intervention |
DPT/Polio immunization |
Immunization |
Measles immunization |
-//- |
BCG immunization |
Mass chemoprophylaxis |
Hepatitis B immunization |
-//- |
Iodization of salt |
-//- |
Fortification of suger with vitamin A |
-//- |
Mass administration of anthelmintics to high risk groups |
-//- |
Iodine injections for pregnant women |
-//- |
Oral iron supplements for pregnant women |
-//- |
Promotion of breastfeeding |
Behavior change |
Smoking prevention/cessation programs |
-//- |
Promotion of condom use |
-//- |
Malaria control with chemical pesticides |
Environmental control |
Blood donor screening for HIV in high prevalence areas |
Mass screening |
Treatment of measles with vitamin A |
Clinical |
Antibiotic treatment of acute respiratory infections |
-//- |
Ophtalmic ointment to prevent gonococcal infection in newborns |
-//- |
TB chemotherapy |
-//- |
Leprosy chemotherapy |
-//- |
Cataract removal |
-//- |
* excluding HIV |
Source: World Bank, Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries,
1993