ROLE OF RETINOL AND TOCOPHEROL IN COMBATING SMOG CAUSED ILLNESS AMONG YOUNG WOMAN

Autor: Bisma Laeeque, Asma Akmal, Zirgham Masood, Laeeque Chaudhary, Zainab Jamil
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry, Vol 8, Iss 4 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2313-7371
2308-2593
DOI: 10.36283/PJMD8-4/016
Popis: Retinol and Tocopherol are commonly known as fat soluble Vitamin A and D. This research was undertaken with the objective to study Vitamin A and D’s effect in combating smog caused illness among females. This case report highlights diseases caused among young woman of Lahore due to smog. Hypothesis formulated for this study was accepted after testing that intake of daily-recommended amount of Vitamin A and D by females helps them in fighting diseases caused by smog. An intervention based on Food and Nutrition Board’s Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) was planned. After the analysis of data by SPSS and excel, it was indicated that women could fight smog caused diseases better by including Vitamin A and D in their daily diet. It was also found that a strong positive correlation existed between good health condition among females and intake of Vitamin A and D.
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