Vitamin A deficiency among school going children affected by flood
PJMR-Pakistan Journal of Medical Research. 2016; 55 (1): 16-19
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Vitamin A deficiency increases the risk of night blindness and death due to common childhood illnesses that are prevalent during emergencies like floods. The relief diet provided to flood victims is often deficient in micronutrients and minerals including vitamin A. There is a need to assess the levels of vitamin A among flood affected children to prevent morbidity and mortality caused by malnutrition
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Assunto principal:
Estudantes
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Criança
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Estudos Transversais
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Inundações
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Adolescente
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Criança
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Pak. J. Med. Res.
Ano de publicação:
2016
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