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

Abstract 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 countr...

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Main Authors: Felix P. Phiri, E. Louise Ander, Elizabeth H. Bailey, Benson Chilima, Allan D. C. Chilimba, Jellita Gondwe, Edward J. M. Joy, Alexander A. Kalimbira, Diriba B. Kumssa, R. Murray Lark, John C. Phuka, Andrew Salter, Parminder S. Suchdev, Michael J. Watts, Scott D. Young, Martin R. Broadley
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2019
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/ccfebc51ff624e77b58b4c0b9028c7e4
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