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Selenium deficiency in diet

  • Inadequate dietary selenium

Nature

Selenium is an antioxidant mineral which is deficient in certain soils and hence in certain diets.

Incidence

A five year study is being undertaken in Europe and USA on the role of selenium supplements in cancer prevention.

Broader

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #1: No PovertySustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Fundamental sciences » Non-metallic chemical elements
  • Societal problems » Inadequacy
  • Societal problems » Deprivation
  • Health care » Nutrition
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024