What is it about?
Zinc (Zn) deposits play a role in the body's metabolic functions. Premature infants have low Zn reserves during fetal life, high Zn requirements after birth, limited capacity to absorb and retain nutrients. Clinical features of severe Zn deficiency include dermatitis, irritability, oral candidiasis, diarrhea, poor bone mineralization, impaired motor and cognitive function, increased risk of infection, and growth retardation.
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Why is it important?
To determine the prevalence and risk factors for hypozincemia in low birth weight infants.
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Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors with whom I have had long-standing collaborations.
MD, Ph.D Johanes Edy Siswanto
Rumah Sakit Anak dan Bunda Harapan Kita
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This page is a summary of: Prevalens dan Faktor Risiko Terjadinya Hipozincemia Bayi Berat Lahir Rendah pada Usia Koreksi Mendekati Cukup Bulan atau Cukup Bulan, Sari Pediatri, November 2016, Paediatrica Indonesiana - Indonesian Pediatric Society,
DOI: 10.14238/sp13.3.2011.207-14.
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