Effect of smoking, alcohol, and other factors on the selenium status of a healthy population

In a study of selenium status in 391 apparently healthy subjects resident in the south of England statistical examination of the data showed a significant effect with regard to age, smoking, alcohol, and oral contraceptives. The most important of these factors seems to be a combination of alcohol an...

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Published in:Journal of epidemiology and community health (1979) 1983-09, Vol.37 (3), p.213-217
Main Authors: Lloyd, B, Lloyd, R S, Clayton, B E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age groups
Aged
Alcohol Drinking
Blood
Blood plasma
Cigarette smoking
Cigarettes
Contraceptives
Contraceptives, Oral
Erythrocytes
Erythrocytes - analysis
Female
Glutathione Peroxidase - blood
Heart diseases
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Oral contraceptives
Selenium
Selenium - blood
Smoking
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Summary:In a study of selenium status in 391 apparently healthy subjects resident in the south of England statistical examination of the data showed a significant effect with regard to age, smoking, alcohol, and oral contraceptives. The most important of these factors seems to be a combination of alcohol and smoking habits in men over 30. Reference ranges have been established for glutathione peroxidase activities and the concentrations of selenium in whole blood plasma and erythrocytes.
ISSN:0143-005X
1470-2738
DOI:10.1136/jech.37.3.213