Lactase insufficiency in Chinese children detected by oral milk and lactose challenge
The incidence of lactose malabsorption in 68 normal Chinese children in Singapore was studied following ingestion of pure lactose or full-cream milk. Lactose malabsorption was detected in 26% of children given pure lactose and in 21% of those given full-cream milk. Incidence of lactase insufficiency...
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Published in | Annals of tropical paediatrics Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 100 - 103 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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England
01.06.1987
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Summary: | The incidence of lactose malabsorption in 68 normal Chinese children in Singapore was studied following ingestion of pure lactose or full-cream milk. Lactose malabsorption was detected in 26% of children given pure lactose and in 21% of those given full-cream milk. Incidence of lactase insufficiency is considered lower than earlier reports, suggesting that the lactase activity was being sustained by continuing ingestion of milk beyond infancy by Singapore children.(wz) |
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ISSN: | 0272-4936 1465-3281 |
DOI: | 10.1080/02724936.1987.11748483 |