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This video is about interactions between nutritional deficiencies and infections in low-income settings. First, the typical diet in low-income countries, and the most common micronutrient deficiencies will be described, and basic concepts about the malnutrition-infection cycle will be introduced. Then the role of iron, zinc and vitamin A in relation to childhood infections will be discussed. Finally, students will hear about the need for nutritional support to patients with TB and HIV patients.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Health, Medicine and Nursing
- Material Type:
- Lecture
- Provider:
- University of Copenhagen
- Provider Set:
- An Introduction to Global Health
- Author:
- Professor Henrik Friis
- Date Added:
- 01/07/2013