Lactose intolerance in adults in Senegal
Arnold, J.; Diop, M.; Kodjovi, M.; Rozier, J.
Comptes Rendus des Seances de la Societe de Biologie et de ses Filiales 174(6): 983-992
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-9026 PMID: 6451276 Document Number: 158333
The isolated malabsorption of the lactose in the adult is an hereditary feature while is not found often in the white people but is spread out in black Africa. In Senegal, a ratio of about 29% is verified, changing according to the ethnic composition. Only the Peuhls, of semitic origin, show a full tolerance to lactose.