Rising CO2 Level Poses Threat to Human Nutrition, Says Study

Rising levels of atmospheric CO2 can lead to major reduction of nutrients important to humans by 2050, says study.

It was estimated that around two to three billion people in the world receive 70 percent or more of their dietary zinc and/or iron from C3 crops, particularly in the developing world where zinc and iron deficiency is already a major health concern.

Anemia- Iron Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Anemia is caused due to deficiency of iron, which makes you feel tired with shortness of breath. Know the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anemia.

The study stated that there is a significant decrease in the concentrations of zinc, iron, and protein in C3 grains. Zinc and iron were also considerably reduced in legumes.

The researchers also found that zinc and iron varied substantially across cultivars of rice and their further efforts might be able to find the opportunity to breed cultivars that have less sensitivity to the effect of elevated CO2.

Source-ANI

Health Effects of Global Warming/What is Global Warming?
Greenhouse effect causes excessive heat to build up in the earth’s atmosphere causing global warming and affects the environment and health.

Quiz on Global Warming
The International Conference on Global Warming (GCGW-2012) will be held in Istanbul, Turkey on July 8-12, 2012. Take this quiz to learn what causes global warming, how it can affect your health, and what can be your contribution to contain it.

Jurassic Period Had Five Times More Carbon Dioxide Than Today: Research
Research shows that around 250 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the earth, the earth had five times more carbon dioxide (CO2) than today.