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FOLIC‐ACID DEFICIENCY IN PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS

1970; Wiley; Volume: 1; Issue: 24 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5694/j.1326-5377.1970.tb84524.x

1326-5377

J. Kariks, Scott W. Terry,

Alcoholism and Thiamine Deficiency

Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 1, Issue 24 p. 1192-1195 Original Article FOLIC-ACID DEFICIENCY IN PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS J. Kariks M.D., D.T.M. AND H., M.R.C.PATH., J. Kariks M.D., D.T.M. AND H., M.R.C.PATH. Wolston Park Hospital, QueenslandSearch for more papers by this authorS. W. Terry B.SC., F.I.M.L.T., S. W. Terry B.SC., F.I.M.L.T. Wolston Park Hospital, QueenslandSearch for more papers by this author J. Kariks M.D., D.T.M. AND H., M.R.C.PATH., J. Kariks M.D., D.T.M. AND H., M.R.C.PATH. Wolston Park Hospital, QueenslandSearch for more papers by this authorS. W. Terry B.SC., F.I.M.L.T., S. W. Terry B.SC., F.I.M.L.T. Wolston Park Hospital, QueenslandSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 June 1970 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1970.tb84524.xCitations: 11 Address for reprints: Dr J. Kariks, Wolston Park Hospital, Wacol, Qld. 4076. AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Serum folic-acid and vitamin B12 levels have been estimated and hæmatological investigations have been carried out for 411 psychiatric patients. Of the patients Investigated, 33·23% had folic-acid levels of 3·5 ng/ml or less, and showed also hæmatological changes in the peripheral blood, indicating folic-acid deficiency. Only five had serum vitamin B12 levels of 200 pg/ml or less. The possible causes for this widespread deficiency are briefly discussed. More detailed investigations are essential to determine the significance of folic-acid deficiency In psychiatric patients. Citing Literature Volume1, Issue24June 1970Pages 1192-1195 RelatedInformation