Blood selenium concentration in a selected population of children inhabiting industrial regions in Upper Silesia (Poland)

▸ In studied group of children Se-B amounted to 76.75 ± 12.52 μg/L. ▸ Only in 38.20% of children Se-B could be regarded as optimal. ▸ Maternal education is independent factor of Se-B increase in blood of children. ▸ Higher BMI is independent factor of Se-B increase. ▸ More pronounced age is independent factor of Se-B decrease.