Zinc deficiency and associated factors among pregnant women's attending antenatal clinics in public health facilities of Konso Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

Zinc deficiency and associated factors among pregnant women's attending antenatal clinics in public health facilities of Konso Zone, Southern Ethiopia.

<h4>Background</h4>Zinc is an essential mineral known to be important for the normal physiological functions of the immune system. It is one of the basic nutrients required during pregnancy for the normal development and growth of the fetus. However, Zinc deficiency during pregnancy caus...

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Main Authors: Eskeziaw Agedew, Behailu Tsegaye, Agegnehu Bante, Eshetu Zerihun, Addis Aklilu, Meseret Girma, Hergewoin Kerebih, Mengistu Zelalem Wale, Mesenbet Terefe Yirsaw
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Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270971

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0270971

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