Zinc deficiency in the pediatric age group is common but underevaluated
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Zinc deficiency in the pediatric age group is common but underevaluated Dogus Vuralli, Leyla Tumer, Alev Hasanoglu Ankara, Turkey This study reveals the high prevalence of subclinical zinc deficiency and indicates that zinc deficiency is a public health concern for the study population.
Methods: The study was carried out in schools in Altindag, the district of Ankara. A total of 1063 healthy children, 585 girls and 478 boys, aged 5-16 years were included in the study. Serum zinc, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels and white blood cell count were measured. A serum zinc level
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