Keshan’s disease is due to deficiency of:
Correct Answer: Selenium
Description: Keshan's Disease Deficiency of Selenium (Se) Affects: Children Women of child bearing age CLINICAL FEATURES: Cardiomyopathy Muscle weakness Hypothyroidism Eczema Increased risk of stroke Hypeension Cancer Selenium Sources- seafood and meat, nuts Deficiency - Keshan's disease Toxicity - Selenium toxicity lead to Selenosis
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