title: A study on plasma selenium level among pregnant women at Rohtak, Haryana.
abstract: Selenium is an important trace element for human health. Selenium levels in mothers may have significant effects on fetal and neonatal nutrition. In a cross-sectional study undertaken in Rohtak, Haryana, plasma selenium level in mothers was investigated at the time of delivery. The mean plasma selenium level in full term mothers (n=82) was 70.63 +/- 1.62 ppb and in preterm mothers (n = 58), it was 63.28 +/- 2.31 ppb. The difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). These levels were, however, below the reported normal level of 75-120 ppb in adults. Rura/urban stay, parity, maternal age, socio-economic and literacy status etc. did not influence the selenium level of mothers in either of the groups.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Pediatrics, Pt. B.D.S. PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gathwala
authors.forename: O P
authors.initials: OP
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sangwan
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yadav
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000097:blood; D010298:Parity; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000097:blood*; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012643:Selenium / Q000097:blood*; D012923:Social Class; D014505:Urban Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data
chemical_list: D012643:Selenium