The Vitamin A Story : Lifting the Shadow of Death
by
Semba, Richard D.
Title
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The Vitamin A Story : Lifting the Shadow of Death
Author
:
Semba, Richard D.
ISBN
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isbn.978-3-318-02189
9783318021899
Personal Author
:
Semba, Richard D.
Publication Information
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Karger 20120101
Abstract
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This book shows how vitamin A deficiency - before the vitamin was known to scientists - affected millions of people throughout history. It is a story of sailors and soldiers, penniless mothers, orphaned infants, and young children left susceptible to blindness and fatal infections. We also glimpse the fortunate ones who, with ample vitamin A-rich food, escaped this elusive stalker. Why were people going blind and dying? To unravel this puzzle, scientists around the world competed over the course of a century. Their persistent efforts led to the identification of vitamin A and its essential role in health. As a primary focus of today's international public health efforts, vitamin A has saved hundreds of thousands of lives. But, we discover, they could save many more were it not for obstacles erected by political and ideological zealots who lack a historical perspective of the problem.
Subject Term
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Dietetics & nutrition
Added Author
:
Semba, Richard D.
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | E-Book | 2198730-1001 | XX(2198730.1) | DOAB E-Books |