Blood vitamin C levels of motorized tricycle drivers in Parañaque, Philippines
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Document Type
Article
Source Title
Industrial Health
Volume
46
Issue
4
First Page
389
Last Page
392
Publication Date
7-1-2008
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.
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Digitial Object Identifier (DOI)
10.2486/indhealth.46.389
Recommended Citation
Sia Su, G., & Kayali, S. (2008). Blood vitamin C levels of motorized tricycle drivers in Parañaque, Philippines. Industrial Health, 46 (4), 389-392. https://doi.org/10.2486/indhealth.46.389
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