Esophageal cancer: vitamin and lipotrope deficiencies in an at-risk South African population.
The nutritional status of individuals from areas of South Africa that are known for having a high incidence of esophageal cancer was investigated. Our results show that individuals living in high-risk areas differ significantly from those in low-risk areas with respect to vitamins A, E, and B12 in addition to folate. These results suggest that deficiencies in these nutrients may play a significant role in the etiology of esophageal cancer.
Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa.
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van Helden
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Beyers
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Bester
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Jaskiewicz
D001361:Avitaminosis / Q000150:complications*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005492:Folic Acid / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008715:Methionine / Q000097:blood; D009752:Nutritional Status; D012307:Risk Factors; D013019:South Africa; D014801:Vitamin A / Q000097:blood; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000097:blood; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000097:blood
D014801:Vitamin A; D014810:Vitamin E; D005492:Folic Acid; D008715:Methionine; D014805:Vitamin B 12