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 inAnnals of tropical paediatrics Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 100 - 103
Main Authors Quak, S.H, Raman, G.V, Low, P.S, Wong, H.B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.06.1987
Subjects
Animals
beta-Galactosidase - deficiency
Breath Tests
Child
children
Female
Galactosidases - deficiency
Humans
incidence
Lactose
lactose intolerance
Lactose Intolerance - diagnosis
Male
Milk - adverse effects
nationalities and ethnic groups
Singapore
Singapore
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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)
ISSN:0272-4936
1465-3281
DOI:10.1080/02724936.1987.11748483