Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption For Childbearing Women

2010 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana C. Del Gobbo ◽  
Josephine A. Archbold ◽  
Loren D. Vanderlinden ◽  
Chris S. Eckley ◽  
Miriam L. Diamond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Docosahexaenoic Acid ◽  
Fish Species ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Retail Markets ◽  
Risks And Benefits ◽  
Mercury Analysis ◽  
Childbearing Women ◽  
Silver Pomfret

Pregnant women's fish consumption provides both benefits and risks to the developing fetus. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from fish may enhance fetal neurodevelopment, while methylmercury (MeHg) can have detrimental effects. Dietitians would benefit from information on the frequency with which fish species may be consumed to increase DHA intake among Canadian women of childbearing age, and on minimizing the risks from MeHg, especially for those who consume fish frequently. Eighteen fish species were selected for DHA and mercury analysis from retail markets in the Toronto area. Consumption scenarios using analytical results for these fish species indicate that women of childbearing age can consume nine of 18 fish species every day (14 servings a week) or often (up to four servings a week) and remain below toxicological benchmarks for mercury. Moreover, women can also attain the recommended DHA level by consuming six of those nine fish: four 75-g servings of smelt, porgie, or bluefish a week, or two 75-g servings of milkfish, silver pomfret, or tilapia a day. Our analysis indicates that the DHA level recommended for childbearing women can be attained through fish consumption alone, without the need for supplementation and without posing a risk to the woman (or the fetus) from mercury.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Risk Factors for Anemia in Non-pregnant Childbearing Women from the Chinese Fifth National Health and Nutrition Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 1290
Author(s):  
Yichun Hu ◽  
Min Li ◽  
Jinghuan Wu ◽  
Rui Wang ◽  
Deqian Mao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hemoglobin Concentration ◽  
Middle School Education ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Nutrition Survey ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Childbearing Women ◽  
Prevalence Of Anemia

Anemia is a public health issue for developing countries, especially for women of childbearing age. The aim of this study was to assess the anemia status and analyze the risk factors for anemia in Chinese childbearing women aged 18–49 years. Hemoglobin concentration was measured by the HiCN method in the Fifth Chinese National Nutrition and Health Survey (CNNHS) in 2010–2012. Age, region type, ethnicity, bodyweight, height, education, season and smoke habit were recorded in unified questionnaires. Latitude was divided by China’s Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River. Childbearing women (28,289) from the CNNHS 2010–2012 were included in this study. The median hemoglobin concentration was 136.2(126.6–145.0) g/L, and it was significantly higher than in CNNHS 2002 (132.5 (122.3–141.6) g/L). The prevalence of anemia was 15.0%, and it was significantly lower than 10 years ago. The logistic regression analysis showed anemia in Chinese childbearing women was specifically related to 30–39 age group (P = 0.004), in spring (P < 0.0001) or in winter (P = 0.006), small and medium-sized cities (P = 0.044) and middle school education level (P = 0.027). The results showed that anemia status among childbearing women was greatly improved over 10 years since 2002, but it was still more severe than the rest of the populations. The nutrition propaganda and education is recommended for childbearing women to help them to improve the nutritional status on their own.

Fish consumption in South Carolina women of childbearing age

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 530-531
Author(s):  
Chelsea Lynes ◽  
Kristin Simpson ◽  
Harley T. Davis
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age

Health Care Provider Screening of Women of Childbearing Age for High Mercury Exposure from Fish Consumption

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia McCann* ◽  
Jill Korinek ◽  
Larry Souther ◽  
Joyce Klees ◽  
Teresa Borak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Provider ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Mercury Exposure ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
High Mercury

How can more women of childbearing age be encouraged to follow fish consumption recommendations?

2014 ◽  
Vol 135 ◽  
pp. 88-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy A. Connelly ◽  
T. Bruce Lauber ◽  
Jeff Niederdeppe ◽  
Barbara A. Knuth
Keyword(s):  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age

Fish Consumption and Hair Mercury Levels in Women of Childbearing Age, Martin County, Florida

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 2352-2361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Nair ◽  
Melissa Jordan ◽  
Sharon Watkins ◽  
Robert Washam ◽  
Chris DuClos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fish Consumption ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Hair Mercury

scholarly journals Keracunan Pestisida dan Hipotiroidisme pada Wanita Usia Subur di Daerah Pertanian

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 217
Author(s):  
Suhartono Suhartono ◽  
Dharminto Dharminto
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pesticide Poisoning ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pesticides Exposure ◽  
Agricultural Areas ◽  
Childbearing Women ◽  
Range Of Values

Wanita bermukim di daerah pertanian berisiko terpajan pestisida yang dapat berakibat hipotiroidisme yang pada kehamilan dapat menyebabkan gangguan tumbuh-kembang janin. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui angka kejadian keracunan pestisida dan hipotiroidisme pada wanita usia subur di daerah pertanian. Penelitian ini menggunakan disain penelitian cross-sectional dan 26 WUS terpilih sebagai subjek secara acak. Semua subjek dilakukan pengukurankadar TSH, fT4 dan enzim kolinesterase, sementara kadar T3, UEI, dan Pb darah diukur pada sub-sampel. Penderita dinyatakan keracunan pestisida apabila ditemukan kadar enzim kolinesterase <3,9 μg/L dan dinyatakan hipotiroidisme apabila kadar TSH >4,5 μIU/L. Penelitian ini menemukan rerata kadar kolinesterase adalah 7,26 (±1,28) dengan kisaran nilai 5,33-9,39 μg/L; rerata kadar TSH adalah 5,09 (±6,14), dengan kisaran nilai 0,47-31,73μIU/L; rerata kadar fT4 adalah 15,18 (±2,09), dengan kisaran nilai 8,73-18,87 pmol/L; rerata kadar T3 adalah 1,75 (±0,51), dengan kisaran nilai 1,24-2,95 pmol/L. Prevalensi keracunan pestisida pada WUS 0,0% dan prevalensi hipotiroidisme 46,2%.Kata kunci : Pestisida, hipotiroidisme, wanita usia subur, daerah pertanianAbstractWomen lived in agricultural areas are risk to suffer various disorders due to pesticides exposure such as hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism causes growth and development disorders of fetus. The aim of the study is to find out the prevalence of pesticide poisoning and hypothyroidism in women of childbearing age in agricultural areas. Cross-sectional study was conducted and 26 women of childbearing age were selected randomly. TSH, fT4 and cholinesterase enzymelevels were measured in all subjects, while levels of T3, UEI and blood Pb were measured in the sub-sample. Pesticide poisoning is determined if the levels of enzymes cholinesterase <3.9 μg/L and determined as hypothyroidism if the TSH >4.5 μIU/L. This study showed that mean of cholinesterase levels was 7.26 (± 1.28), range of values 5.33-9.39 μg/L; mean of TSH levels was 5.09 (± 6.14), range of values 0.47-31.73 μIU/L; mean of fT4 level was 15.18 (±2.09), range of values 8.73-18.87 pmol/L; mean of T3 levels was 1.75 (±0.51), range of values 1.24-2.95 pmol/L. The prevalence of pesticide poisoning in childbearing women was 0.0% and prevalence of hypothyroidism was 46.2%.Key words : Pesticide, hypothyroidism, women of childbearing age, agricultural area

scholarly journals Valproate Prescribing in Women of Childbearing Age: An Audit of Clinical Practice

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harini Atturu ◽  
Adedeji Odelola
Keyword(s):  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Annual Review ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Off Label ◽  
Prenatal Counselling ◽  
Trust Level ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Prescribing Practice ◽  
Childbearing Women

Background. Evidence is accruing regarding the risks of valproate exposure in women of childbearing age. Recommendations have recently been made for a higher standard of prenatal counselling and prescribing practice in respect of valproate use in this patient group. Aim and Method. A reaudit was carried out to review the standard of clinical discussion around teratogenic risk and pregnancy planning offered to women of child-bearing age prescribed valproate. Case notes and prescription charts of women 45 years old or less were examined and compared with the results of a previous audit in 2005. Results. The use of valproate was increased overall by 64% and there was an 18% increase in off-label valproate use. The rate of clinical discussion carried out during commencement declined from 70% to 35% and at annual review from 50% to 22%. There was less clinical discussion in outpatients and in older patients. More than 40% of doctors surveyed were not confident about giving information to women. Clinical Implication. There is a need for a multidisciplinary approach and action at Healthcare Trust level, to increase awareness and reduce risks associated with valproate prescribing in childbearing women.

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