The phenomenon of micronutrient deficiency among children in China: a systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The present study aimed to review the literature on micronutrient deficiency and other factors influencing a deficiency status among children living in China.

Design

A systematic review was performed to analyse the literature.

Setting

Studies were identified through a search of PubMed and secondary references.

Subjects

Children living in China aged less than 18 years.

Results

Sixty-one articles were included. The prevalence of vitamin A deficiency decreased to approximately 10 % in 1995-2009. It increased with age but no significant difference was found between genders. The prevalence of thiamin and vitamin B12 deficiency was 10·5 % in Yunnan and 4·5 % in Chongqing provinces, respectively. Higher vitamin D deficiency rates were seen in spring a

SUBMITTER: Wong AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10282226 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature