Prevention
It is hard to consider Keshan disease extremely preventable because the only way to ensure that the individual is getting enough selenium would be to test the soil around where they live. However one way that your selenium intake can be controlled would be to try and intake foods that have been enriched with selenium such as onions, canned tuna, beef, spaghetti w/ meat sauce, cod, turkey, beef chuck roast, chicken breast, enriched pasta, egg, cottage cheese, oatmeal, white or brown rice, garlic. If the individual lives in an area that does not have selenium enriched soil they should consider taking a dietary supplement. To determine whether or not an individual is selenium deficient, they should consider asking their doctor for a blood test. If the individual is exhibiting the symptoms of Keshan disease see your doctor immediately for advice.
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