The risk of selenium deficiency in Malawi is large and varies over multiple spatial scales
The risk of selenium deficiency in Malawi is large and varies over multiple spatial scales
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Phiri, Felix P. , Ander, E. Louise , Bailey, Elizabeth H. , Chilima, Benson , Chilimba, Allan D. C. , Gondwe, Jellita , Joy, Edward J. M. , Kalimbira, Alexander A. , Kumssa, Diriba B. , Lark, R. Murray , Phuka, John C. , Salter, Andrew , Suchdev, Parminder S. , Watts, Michael J. , Young, Scott D. and Broadley, Martin R.
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Selenium (Se) is an essential human micronutrient. Deficiency of Se decreases the activity of selenoproteins and can compromise immune and thyroid function and cognitive development, and increase risks from non-communicable diseases. The prevalence of Se deficiency is unknown in many countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Here we report...
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The risk of selenium deficiency in Malawi is large and varies over multiple spatial scales
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2045-2322
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2045-2322
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10.1038/s41598-019-43013-z
