WHO Guideline Development Meeting: Optimal Blood Folate

When

23 September 2013 - 25 September 2013

Where

Location: World Health Organization headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

Region: Europe

Objective

The guideline development group is to advise WHO on the following:

  • The interpretation of evidence for establishing cut-offs in serum and red blood cells at the individual at public health level, with explicit consideration of the overall balance of risks and benefits.

  • The formulation of final draft recommendations.

  • Determine the strength of these recommendations, considering the balance of evidence for benefits and harms, and taking into account costs, values and preferences.

  • Define implications for research in the areas discussed.

  • Agree on a ‘review by’ date for the discussed guidelines, considering on-going research and controversies.

 
 
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