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Nutrient Intake and Immune Status of HIV Sero-positive Patients in a Comprehensive Care Clinic at Chulaimbo Sub-district Hospital, Kenya
(Science Publishing Group, 2015)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and nutrition status of human are linked to HIV infection and poor nutrient
intake can speed the disease progress. Both macro-and micronutrient deficiencies could impair host immune ...
Safety and efficacy of antenatal iron supplementation in a malaria-endemic area in Kenya: A randomised trial
(micronutrient.org, 2015-08-14)
Objectives: Whereas coverage of antenatal iron supplementation is low and benefits are uncertain, there are concerns that it can increase the burden of malaria, with potentially devastating ...
Aflatoxin exposure in pregnant women in Kisumu county, Kenya
(2015-08-17)
About 4.5 billion people globally and 1.8 million Kenyans are exposed to large amount of
aflatoxin. However, little is known about aflatoxin exposure levels in pregnant women through dietary
intake. This study aimed to ...
Exposure of children 4 to 6 months of age to aflatoxin in Kisumu County, Kenya
(AFRICAN SCHOLARLY SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS TRUST (ASSCAT), 2015)
Contamination of foods by aflatoxins is a global health problem in both developed and developing countries. Exposure to the toxins is associated with a range of effects on health including stunting in children. Commodities ...