ABSTRACT
Retinol and Tocopherol are commonly known as fat soluble Vitamin A and D. This research was undertaken with the objective to study Vitamin A and D’s effect in combating smog caused illness among females. This case report highlights diseases caused among young woman of Lahore due to smog. Hypothesis formulated for this study was accepted after testing that intake of daily-recommended amount of Vitamin A and D by females helps them in fighting diseases caused by smog. An intervention based on Food and Nutrition Board’s Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) was planned. After the analysis of data by SPSS and excel, it was indicated that women could fight smog caused diseases better by including Vitamin A and D in their daily diet. It was also found that a strong positive correlation existed between good health condition among females and intake of Vitamin A and D.
Keywords:
Retinol; Tocopherol; Smog; Public Health; Smog Caused Illness.
| ISSN : | 2308-2593 |
| Publisher Name : | Ziauddin University |
- Bisma Laeeque
- Asma Akmal
- College of Home Economics, Lahore,
- Zirgham Masood
- University of Central Punjab, Lahore,
- Laeeque Chaudhary
- District Health Officer, Kasur, Punjab,
- Zainab Jamil
- Lahore College for Women University, Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan.