ZINC FOR CHILD HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF RESEARCH FINDINGS
| Autor: | Ram Krishna Chandyo, T A Strand |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association, Vol 43, Iss 154 (2004) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 0028-2715 1815-672X |
| DOI: | 10.31729/jnma.586 |
| Popis: | Malnutrition and various micronutrient deficiencies are widespread in developing countries. Although the role of vitamin A and iron in child health has been acknowledged for a long time, the importance of zinc has not been recognized until recently. Indeed, zinc is a micronutrient of great public health importance. Recent research has indicated that prevention of zinc deficiency among young children in developing countries could have a significant impact on health as well as the economy. In the near future, the World Health Organization (WHO) will recommend oral zinc for the treatment of acute and persistent diarrhea in young children. The WHO has also proposed to include zinc in its essential medicine list. Several key issues regarding zinc research and the impact of zinc on child health will be discussed in this paper. Key Words: Zinc, young children, diarrhea, child health, developing countries and Nepal. |
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