Prevalence of prenatal zinc deficiency and its association with socio-demographic, dietary and health care related factors in Rural Sidama, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Prevalence of prenatal zinc deficiency and its association with socio-demographic, dietary and health care related factors in Rural Sidama, Southern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several studies witnessed that prenatal zinc deficiency (ZD) predisposes to diverse pregnancy complications. However, scientific evidences on the determinants of prenatal ZD are scanty and inconclusive. The purpose of the present stu...

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Main Authors: Gebremedhin Samson, Enquselassie Fikre, Umeta Melaku
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Maternal nutrition
Zinc deficiency
Serum zinc concentration
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/898

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