Lida Saboktakin
Abstract
Introduction: Due to nutritional differences in different regions, the study of micronutrient deficiencies, including zinc in each region, is very important and useful for the medical ...
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Introduction: Due to nutritional differences in different regions, the study of micronutrient deficiencies, including zinc in each region, is very important and useful for the medical and health groups of that region. Studies and the high prevalence of zinc deficiency in different parts of Iran, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence of zinc deficiency among six-year-old children with short stature in Tabriz.Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study that was conducted during 2018 with the participation of 214 children referring to health centers in Tabriz. Children's height and weight were measured by serum zinc levels and their relationship was reported based on normal and abnormal zinc levels.Results: Zinc deficiency was seen in 75 participants, the mean of zinc in these subjects was 69.41±25.96 μg/dl; The height of these children was significantly lower than the group in which the serum zinc level was normal (81.65±31.75 μg/dl) (P=0.041). On the other hand, it was found that the serum zinc level in lean children (59.70±25.41 μg/dl) was significantly lower than normal weight children (81.02±34.66 μg/dl) (P=0.039) Conclusion: Zinc deficiency leads to short stature as well as weight loss in six-year-olds; It is recommended that the use of zinc supplements in children be considered in health planning.
