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en Comparison of Serum Zinc Levels in Short and Normal Height Children in Tabriz, Iran Descriptive & Survey Aims: 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 on 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. Instrument & Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in 2018 with the participation of 214 children referred 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. Findings: 75 participants had zinc deficiency; the mean zinc level in these subjects was 69.41±25.96μg/dl. The height of these children was significantly lower than that of the group in which the serum zinc level was normal (81.65±31.75μg/dl; p=0.041). On the other hand, the serum zinc level in lean children (59.70±25.41μg/dl) was significantly lower than that of normal-weight children (81.02±34.66μg/dl; p=0.039). Conclusion: Zinc deficiency leads to short stature and weight loss in six-year-olds. It is recommended that zinc supplements be considered in children's health planning.   Zinc,Short Stature,Children,Serum, 37 40 http://gmedicine.de/browse.php?a_code=A-10-1-41&slc_lang=en&sid=2 L. Saboktakin 10031947532846001343 10031947532846001343 Yes “Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center” and “Department of Otorhinolaryngology”, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran