Socio-Demographic Determinant Factors for Serum Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Selenium Concentrations Among U.S. Women of Childbearing Age.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trace elements (TEs) are essential nutrients for the human body and have a significant impact on fertility and hormone levels in women of reproductive age, underscoring the importance of understanding sociodemographic variations in their concentrations within this population.

Objective

To investigate the socio-demographic factors influencing blood concentrations of four essential TEs, including iron, zinc, copper, and selenium among women of reproductive age.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis of women aged 20-44 years was performed using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1999-2018. Serum iron data were analyzed for 9211 women across 10 cycles, while serum copper, zinc, and selenium data were available for 1027 women across 3 cycles. Gen

SUBMITTER: Peng A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11644430 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature