Relationship between zinc levels and anthropometric indices among school-aged female children with sickle cell anemia in enugu, Nigeria

Conclusion: Reduced serum zinc in SCA children was associated with low anthropometric indices. Estimation of serum zinc is also recommended in SCA children with low anthropometric indices.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - January 5, 2018 Category: Rural Health Authors: VO Onukwuli AN Ikefuna AR Nwokocha IJ Emodi CB Eke Source Type: research