Serum Zinc Level and Its Related Factors in Women in the Community Oriented Field of Kermanshah (2004)

Abstract

Introduction: Zinc has been known as an essential trace element in human, animal and plant nutrition. During pregnancy, the daily requirement increases to 25% and its serum level decreases. The serum level of zinc in adults is arranged from 80 to 150 μg/dl. Considering the importance of this trace element and its role during pregnancy, this study was conducted on pregnant women in the community oriented field of Kermanshah (COFK) during 2004.