Serum Zinc Status of Children Suffering from Diarrhea and Acute Respiratory Infection
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Zinc is an essential micronutrient, required to prevent morbidity and mortality in children. Zinc deficiency is the major cause for the prevalence of diarrhea and acute respiratory infection worldwide. Objectives: The main objective of the study was to assess the zinc status and its relation to infection among the children. Methodology: An observational study was carried out in Vani Vilas Hospital, Bengaluru and 70 subjects suffering from diarrhea and acute respiratory infection were selected. Results: Majority of subjects (49%) belonged to the age group of less than one year. It was found that 67% of the subjects were from upper lower socio economic class. The study revealed that the prevalence of zinc deficiency was highest among children belonging to age group of 3-4 years and their mean serum zinc level was 62.42±23 mg/dL. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the study that 60% of the study subjects suffering from diarrhea and respiratory infection were zinc deficient.
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Manar Fathima
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