Global diversity of dietary intakes and standards for zinc, iron, and copper
JH Freeland-Graves, PK Sachdev… - Journal of Trace …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The essentiality of trace elements in human diets is well recognized and
adequate levels are a critical component of optimal health. To date, public health efforts …
adequate levels are a critical component of optimal health. To date, public health efforts …
Blood lead levels in women of child-bearing age in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
This paper reported available studies on blood lead level of childbearing age in Sub-
Saharan African women. PubMed and Google scholar databases were searched for original …
Saharan African women. PubMed and Google scholar databases were searched for original …
Prevalence of prenatal zinc deficiency and its association with socio-demographic, dietary and health care related factors in Rural Sidama, Southern Ethiopia: A cross …
S Gebremedhin, F Enquselassie, M Umeta - BMC public health, 2011 - Springer
Background Several studies witnessed that prenatal zinc deficiency (ZD) predisposes to
diverse pregnancy complications. However, scientific evidences on the determinants of …
diverse pregnancy complications. However, scientific evidences on the determinants of …
[HTML][HTML] Potential contribution of selected wild fish species to the minerals intake of pregnant and lactating women, children and adults in rural riverine communities of …
EN Kingsley, OU Cyril, OI Patience - Measurement: Food, 2022 - Elsevier
Fish have become an irreplaceable food source for animal protein particularly among the
socioeconomic disadvantaged and rural households in Nigeria. This study determined the …
socioeconomic disadvantaged and rural households in Nigeria. This study determined the …
[HTML][HTML] Anaemia in relation to body mass index (BMI) and socio-demographic characteristics in adult Nigerians in Ebonyi state
Introduction: Anaemia, a multifactorial health challenge has been found to affect every stage
of human development with negative health impacts. Providing information on the factors …
of human development with negative health impacts. Providing information on the factors …
[HTML][HTML] Maternal sociodemographic parameters: Impact on trace element status and pregnancy outcomes in Nigerian women
To determine the impact of socioeconomic status on plasma trace element status and
pregnancy outcomes, 349 pregnant women, aged 15-40 years (mean 27.04±2.75 years) …
pregnancy outcomes, 349 pregnant women, aged 15-40 years (mean 27.04±2.75 years) …
Copper associates with differential methylation in placentae from two US birth cohorts
Copper is an essential trace nutrient and an enzymatic cofactor necessary for diverse
physiological and biological processes. Copper metabolism is uniquely controlled in the …
physiological and biological processes. Copper metabolism is uniquely controlled in the …
The effect of parity on maternal body mass index, plasma mineral element status and new-born anthropometrics
EI Ugwuja, RC Nnabu, PO Ezeonu… - African Health Sciences, 2015 - ajol.info
Background: Adverse pregnancy outcome is an important public health problem that has
been partly associated with increasing maternal parity. Aim: To determine the effect of parity …
been partly associated with increasing maternal parity. Aim: To determine the effect of parity …
Impacts of elevated prenatal blood lead on trace element status and pregnancy outcomes in occupationally non-exposed women
Background: Lead toxicity has been reported to affect hematopoietic, nervous, reproductive,
cardiovascular and urinary tract systems. Many investigators have so far studied the effects …
cardiovascular and urinary tract systems. Many investigators have so far studied the effects …
Relationship between maternal serum zinc, cord blood zinc and birth weight of term newborn infants in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Background: Adequate in utero supply of zinc is essential for optimal fetal growth because of
the role of zinc in cellular division, growth and differentiation. Low maternal serum zinc has …
the role of zinc in cellular division, growth and differentiation. Low maternal serum zinc has …