Malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and non-communicable diseases

Thiamine deficiency and its prevention and control in major emergencies

This is a document on thiamine deficiency, which looks at the risk factors leading to outbreaks of thiamine deficiency, describes the signs and symptoms of the deficiency disease, and discusses the strategies to prevent the deficiency in populations affected by major emergencies. A literature review of the epidemiology of thiamine deficiency, the properties and functions of the vitamin thiamine, and a discussion of food sources of this vitamin and its stability is also provided.

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