Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Ferritin"
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Associations between biological alcohol consumption markers, reported alcohol intakes, and biological health outcomes in an African population in transition
(North-West University, 2008)BACKGROUND Alcohol consumption probably plays an important role in the transition associated with urbanisation in developing countries. The World Health Organisation recently stated that alcohol consumption is the fifth ... -
Associations between indices of iron status, anthropometric and biological markers of cardiovascular disease risk
(North-West University, 2011)Background: In South Africa, as in many other developing countries, iron deficiency (the most common micronutrient deficiency) still remains unresolved; while obesity has emerged as a public health challenge causing increases ... -
A comparison between the effects of black tea and rooibos on the iron status of primary school children
(North-West University, 2003)Background: Clinical studies have shown that tea consumption leads to decreased iron absorption. This finding is however, not supported by epidemiological studies, where no relationship between an increased tea consumption ... -
Die ysterstatus van pasiente met menslike immuniteitsgebrekvirus voor en na mikronutrientsupplementering
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)Background: Malnutrition is an important clinical manifestation of HIV/AIDS and may be the cause of immunosuppression. Micronutrient deficiencies may change the immune functions of the host and thereby favour the virus. ... -
Efficacy of lipid nutrient supplements on growth and micronutrient status in infants
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: Stunting or linear growth failure occurs as result of poor maternal nutrition and suboptimal health and/or feeding practices. Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) are promising home fortificants ...