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[Vitamin provision in children of some Ukraine regions]
Ukrainskii Biokhimicheskii Zhurnal (1978)
|March 1, 1997
Insights
Children in Ukraine often have multiple vitamin deficiencies (polyhypovitaminosis), particularly those with gastrointestinal issues. This study highlights a significant risk group and proposes elimination strategies for these vitamin deficiencies.
Area of Science:
- Nutritional Science
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Context:
- Investigated vitamin levels in Ukrainian children across diverse regions.
- Focused on vitamins A, E, B1, and B2.
- Assessed prevalence in relation to geographical location and health status.
Purpose:
- To determine the prevalence of vitamin deficiencies, specifically polyhypovitaminosis, in Ukrainian children.
- To identify children at risk due to gastrointestinal tract diseases.
- To propose interventions for the elimination of polyhypovitaminosis.
Summary:
- Blood tests revealed widespread deficiencies in vitamins A, E, B1, and B2 among children in Ukraine.
- Polyhypovitaminosis was particularly prevalent in children with gastrointestinal disorders.
- Approximately 28% of the studied children were identified as belonging to a risk group.
Impact:
- Highlights a significant public health concern regarding pediatric nutrition in Ukraine.
- Provides data to inform targeted interventions for improving children's vitamin status.
- Suggests a need for enhanced nutritional support and healthcare for at-risk children.
Abstract:
The investigation dealt with testing vitamins A,E,B1 and B2 levels in the blood of children residing in different regions of Ukraine. The existence of polyhypovitaminosis, especially in children suffering from gastrointestinal tract disease was displayed. 28% of the children may be attributed to a risk group. Some measures directed to polyhypovitaminosis elimination in children, residing in Ukraine, are proposed.