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Food-aid cereals to reduce neurolathyrism related to grass-pea preparations during famine.
Lancet
November 2003
South Gonder Health Department, Debre Tabor, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Article Synopsis
- * A study showed that consuming boiled grass pea increased the risk of paralysis compared to other food preparations, particularly when eaten without cereals.
- * Distributing food aid, especially cereals, correlates with a decrease in new neurolathyrism cases, highlighting the need for proper nutrition during famine situations.