Zinc concentration in preterm newborns at term age, a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine zinc concentrations and associated factors in a population of preterm newborns at term age.

Design

This analytical, descriptive, observational and prospective study was conducted in the neonatal unit of a tertiary hospital. Preterm newborn between gestational weeks 24 and 34 were included in the study. The patients were recruited close to the date of birth. Their clinical histories were collected, and the serum zinc concentrations (SZCs) at gestational weeks 37-41 were measured. This study aimed to measure SZC in a population of preterm newborns at term age, and analyse the anthropometric, clinical and nutritional parameters associated with a decrease in SZC.

Results

Overall, 83 preterm subjects were evaluated, including 44 (53%) female infants

SUBMITTER: Vazquez-Gomis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6782045 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature