title: Blood vitamin C levels of motorized tricycle drivers in Parañaque, Philippines.
abstract: Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient maintaining the state of well being of individuals. This study examined factors affecting and the blood vitamin C levels of motorized tricycle drivers in Parañaque City, Philippines. Consenting drivers (N=49) were included in the study and were assessed through self-administered questionnaires, 24-h food recalls, and anthropometric measurements and on the analysis of their blood vitamin C levels. Factors related to the blood vitamin C levels of the motorized tricycle drivers were determined by correlation analysis. Majority (79.6%) of drivers had low blood vitamin C levels. Workplace and vitamin C supplementations (p<0.05) were significantly related to the blood vitamin C levels of the motorized tricycle drivers. Further studies are recommended to understand the problem and the determinants of vitamin C deficiency among the general population.
authors: Department of Biology, De La Salle University, Taft, Manila, Philippines.
authors: Glenn L
authors: GL
authors: Sia Su
authors: Sara
authors: S
authors: Kayali
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000032:analysis* / Q000097:blood*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018986:Motor Vehicles; D016272:Occupational Health; D010679:Philippines; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014186:Transportation; D017132:Workplace
chemical_list: D001205:Ascorbic Acid