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[Vitamin deficiency in developing countries]

P Schubarth1

  • 1Hôpital régional, Division de médecine interne, Delémont Schweizerisches Tropeninstitut, Bereich Gesundheitswesen und Epidemiologie, Basel.

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
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Vitamin A deficiency is a common tropical issue, causing blindness and increasing disease risks in children. Prevention strategies include dietary improvements, food fortification, and supplementation.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Public Health
  • Ophthalmology

Context:

  • Vitamin A deficiency is prevalent in tropical regions.
  • It leads to xerophthalmia, potentially causing blindness.
  • It also elevates the risk of infectious diseases in children.

Purpose:

  • To summarize the causes and consequences of vitamin A deficiency.
  • To outline strategies for reducing vitamin A deficiency.
  • To differentiate common deficiencies from rarer ones.

Summary:

  • Vitamin A deficiency frequently occurs in tropical areas, leading to xerophthalmia, corneal ulceration, and blindness.
  • It significantly increases morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases in infants and children.
  • Prevention involves promoting vitamin A-rich diets, food fortification, and high-dose supplementation.

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Impact:

  • Effective strategies can reduce the incidence of blindness and improve child survival rates.
  • Addressing vitamin A deficiency is crucial for public health in tropical regions.
  • Understanding deficiency patterns informs targeted interventions for vulnerable populations.