id,collection,Abstract,Authors,Date,Description,Journal title,Language,MeSH Headings,Subject or keywords,Title,dc.date.accessioned,dc.date.available,dc.identifier.issn,dc.identifier.other,dc.identifier.uri "118736","10665/115916","A descriptive, cross-sectional and analytical study was carried out in 3 areas of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, in 2002, to determine the factors associated with high methaemoglobin [Met-Hb] levels in infants and the relationship with nitrate concentration in drinking water wells. Drinking water sources were likely to be the main factor for high levels of Met-Hb. Out of 338 infants attending for vaccination, having supplemental feeding, use of boiled water and age 3-6 months were associated with high Met-Hb levels. The highest mean Met-Hb level was in Khan-Younis, where the highest mean nitrate concentration was recorded in drinking water. The results emphasize the importance of exclusive breastfeeding for infants < 6 months old, and the choice of a suitable source of water for these infants","Abu Naser, A.A.||Ghbn, N.||Khoudary, R.","2007","994-1004","EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 13 (5), 994-1004, 2007","en","Nitrates::Nitrates::600","Nitrates||Mathemoglobin||Cross-Sectional Studies||Water Pollution, Chemical||Breast Feeding||Bottle Feeding","Relation of nitrate contamination of groundwater with methaemoglobin level among infants in Gaza","2014-06-17T08:04:38Z","2014-06-17T08:04:38Z","1020-3397","http://applications.emro.who.int/emhj/1305/13_5_2007_994_1004.pdf","https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/117340"