Rosado J L, Bourges H, Saint-Martin B
Departamento de Fisiología de la Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, México.
Salud Publica Mex. 1995 Mar-Apr;37(2):130-9.
A critical analysis was conducted in 39 publications on the prevalence of trace mineral deficiencies in Mexico, published since 1950. It can be concluded that: a) Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency in Mexico. It occurs in 10 to 70% of the population depending on the region of the country. Rural areas in the southern and south-eastern regions are more drastically affected studies. This deficiency occurs even though iron intake in most studies is higher than recommended. b) Clinical signs of iodine deficiency have been reported in some mountainous regions of the country. These studies were carried out about 30 years ago, so the potential existence of iodine deficiency in these and other regions requires further study. c) There is some evidence of marginal zinc deficiency in some population groups. The magnitude of this deficiency, and the existence of other mineral deficiencies and their consequences for the health and function of the Mexican population, require further investigation.
对自1950年以来发表的39篇关于墨西哥微量矿物质缺乏症患病率的出版物进行了批判性分析。可以得出以下结论：a）缺铁是墨西哥最普遍的营养素缺乏症。根据该国不同地区，其在10%至70%的人口中存在。南部和东南部地区的农村地区受影响更为严重。尽管在大多数研究中铁摄入量高于推荐量，但仍出现这种缺乏情况。b）该国一些山区已报告有碘缺乏的临床症状。这些研究是在大约30年前进行的，因此这些地区和其他地区碘缺乏的潜在情况需要进一步研究。c）有证据表明某些人群存在边缘性锌缺乏。这种缺乏的程度，以及其他矿物质缺乏的存在及其对墨西哥人口健康和功能的影响，需要进一步调查。
