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Malnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and parasitic infections among schoolchildren in rural Tanzania [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
BackgroundMalnutrition, anemia, micronutrient deficiency and parasitic infections continue to impact the nutritional status and health of children in lower-income countries. However, not enough data concerning this issue is available.
Marta S Palmeirim, Emmanuel C Mrimi, Jennifer Keiser   +2 more
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Burden of micronutrient deficiency among patients with type 2 diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Background Micronutrient deficiencies are a significant issue worldwide, particularly in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. These deficiencies can impact glucose metabolism and insulin signalling pathways, potentially leading to the beginning and ...
Sanjay Kalra, Shiv Dutt Gupta, Daya Krishan Mangal, Diksha Gautam, Anuj Kumar Pandey, Nida Shaikh, Himanshu Tolani, Yeshwanth Sonnathi, Kamlesh Chand Sharma, Jagdish Prasad, Rajeev Tewari, Fahmina Anwar   +11 more
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Anaemia in the Hospitalized Elderly in Tanzania: Prevalence, Severity, and Micronutrient Deficiency Status [PDF]

Anemia, 2021
Introduction. Anaemia is a common problem in sub-Saharan Africa. While most literature has focused on children, women of childbearing age, and pregnant women, data for the elderly population are relatively scarce. Anaemia exhorts negative consequences to
Clara Chamba, Ahlam Nasser, William F. Mawalla, Upendo Masamu, Neema Budodi Lubuva, Erius Tebuka, Pius Magesa   +6 more
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Biofortification: an approach to eradicate micronutrient deficiency. [PDF]

Front Nutr, 2023
Micronutrient deficiency also known as “hidden hunger” refers to a condition that occurs when the body lacks essential vitamins and minerals that are required in small amounts for proper growth, development and overall health.
Avnee, Sood S, Chaudhary DR, Jhorar P, Rana RS.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Monitoring for micronutrient deficiency after bariatric surgery-what is the risk? [PDF]

Eur J Clin Nutr, 2023
Bariatric surgery may increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies; however, confounders including preoperative deficiency, supplementation and inflammation are rarely considered.
Lewis CA, Osland EJ, de Jersey S, Hopkins G, Seymour M, Webb L, Chatfield MD, Hickman IJ.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Micronutrient Deficiency in Children and Adolescents with Obesity-A Narrative Review. [PDF]

Children (Basel), 2023
Childhood obesity represents a serious public health burden. Despite excessive dietary consumption, children with obesity present high rates of micronutrient deficiencies, such as deficiencies in minerals and specific vitamins; micronutrient deficiencies
Calcaterra V, Verduci E, Milanta C, Agostinelli M, Todisco CF, Bona F, Dolor J, La Mendola A, Tosi M, Zuccotti G.   +9 more
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Food Insecurity and Micronutrient Deficiency in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]

Nutrients, 2023
Food insecurity is a public health problem as it affects a wide array of individuals in the population. It can be characterized by food deprivation, lack of essential nutrition, lack of dietary education, lack of adequate storage conditions, poor ...
Lopes SO, Abrantes LCS, Azevedo FM, Morais NS, Morais DC, Gonçalves VSS, Fontes EAF, Franceschini SDCC, Priore SE.   +8 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Incidence and risk factors of micronutrient deficiency in patients with IBD and intestinal Behçet’s disease: folate, vitamin B12, 25-OH-vitamin D, and ferritin

BMC Gastroenterology, 2021
Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and intestinal Behçet’s disease (BD) are vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies due to diarrhea-related gastrointestinal loss and poor dietary intake caused by disease-related anorexia. However,
Yong Eun Park, Soo Jung Park, Jae Jun Park, Jae Hee Cheon, TaeIl Kim, Won Ho Kim   +5 more
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Micronutrient Deficiency and Its Potential Role in Delirium Onset in Older Adults: A Systematic Review. [PDF]

J Nutr Health Aging, 2023
Background and Objectives One of the pathogenetic hypotheses of delirium is the “neuroinflammatory theory” with consequent neurotoxicity of brain connectivity networks.
Ceolin C, Papa MV, De Rui M, Devita M, Sergi G, Coin A.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery. [PDF]

Obes Facts, 2021
Introduction: While vitamin deficiency after bariatric surgery has been repeatedly described, few studies have focused on adequate micronutrient status.
Krzizek EC, Brix JM, Stöckl A, Parzer V, Ludvik B.   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources