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Teck launched its Zinc & Health program after learning about the critical link between zinc, human health, and crop nutrition. Today, an innovative partnership is helping to reduce zinc deficiency in both humans and agriculture in China. more[...]

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Saving Lives Around the World with Zinc

Kathleen Reid, Teck Resources
Teck Resources Limited

The Zinc Alliance for Child Health (ZACH) brings together Canadian organizations committed to accelerating the use of zinc and ORS around the world to treat diarrhea, one of the leading killers of children. More infants die from diarrhea-related illnesses associated with zinc deficiency than from HIV/AIDS, malaria, and measles combined. ZACH aims to make the management of childhood diarrhea a key part of reducing child mortality. ZACH works with all levels of government to help ensure the availability of supplies and treatment that is affordable for families, communities, and the wider health system. more[...]

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Reid, Kathleen

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Addressing the Global Health Issue of Zinc Deficiency

Emily Hamer, Teck Ressources Limited
Teck Resources Limited

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc, and energy. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. The company, which is based in Vancouver, Canada, is building partnerships and capacity to address sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. more[...]

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Hamer, Emily

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Saving Lives Around the World with Zinc

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Addressing the Global Health Issue of Zinc Deficiency

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