Publications by authors named "Vanessa Kristinne Illison"
Cad Saude Publica
September 2006
Article Synopsis
- Vitamin A deficiency is a significant health issue among preschool children in Northeast Brazil, particularly in Teresina, Piauí, with a prevalence of 15.4%.
- The study analyzed 631 children aged 36 to 83 months, measuring serum retinol levels and evaluating factors such as demographics and socioeconomic status.
- Factors like age, income, maternal schooling, and vitamin A supplementation showed positive correlations with higher retinol levels, indicating the need for effective public health strategies to address this deficiency in the region.
