Assessment of vitamin A deficiency in the Republic of Djibouti
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The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency was assessed through clinical examination for xerophthalmia and impression cytology with transfer method on 2,445 subjects in the Republic of Djibouti. Results indicate a prevalence of periodic vitamin A deficiency occurring during poor nutritional periods. Children in rural areas were shown to be in a marginal vitamin A status and are thus highly susceptible to eyesight problems.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1992
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Impact of a single megadose of vitamin A at delivery on breastmilk of mothers and morbidity of their infants
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Postpartum megadose vitamin A supplementation to malnourished mothers resulted in a sustained retinol concentration in breastmilk for up to six months. Vitamin A supplementation provides substantial benefits to breastfed infants. The duration of Acute Respiratory Infection was shorter and incidence of febrile illness was less in infants of supplemented mothers compared to infants of unsupplemented mothers.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1997
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Socio-economic differences in height and body mass index of children and adults living in urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan
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A new study investigates the link between nutritional status and income in urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan, using differences in height and body mass index as a guide.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 2001
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