Outbreak of pellagra among Mozambican refugees--Malawi, 1990.

MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report 1991 Apr 05; 40(13); 209-13. doi: . Epub 1991 04 19

Abstract

Micronutrient deficiency disorders, including pellagra, have emerged as major problems in refugee populations that depend on international relief assistance for food supplies. This report summarizes an investigation of pellagra that occurred among Mozambican refugees in Malawi during 1990.