Zinc deficiency: A global problem that affect the health and cognitive development.
Arch Latinoam Nutr
; 66(3): 165-175, 2016 Sep.
Article
em En, Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-29870603
The zinc deficiency affects approximately a third of the world population, principally in the developing countries, the rural areas and in the poorest communities, where this micronutrient deficiency is one of the most prevalent risk factor for nutrientrelated diseases. This paper compiles scientific advances about the key role of the essential trace element zinc in the neurogenesis control, brain function and cognitive development. The aim of this work is to generate in health professionals, interest about the zinc deficiency effects in neuro-intellectual development and its negative impact in the cultural, economic and social development of the countries.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Zinco
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Sistema Nervoso Central
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Desenvolvimento Infantil
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Saúde Global
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Cognição
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Transtornos Cognitivos
Tipo de estudo:
Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
Idioma:
En
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Es
Revista:
Arch Latinoam Nutr
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Venezuela