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

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