Acute Phase Protein Levels, T. trichiura, and Maternal Education Are Predictors of Serum Zinc in a Cross-Sectional Study in Bangladeshi Children

Background: Under-five children are more vulnerable to malnutrition especially in rural areas resulting in more morbidity and mortality among them. The present study is aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition among children of 1-5 years of age in tribal hamlets of Valparai block, Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 95 children in the age group of 1-5 years during December-January 2020. Anthropometric measurements were taken. The indicators of nutritional status of children like stunting, underweight, and wasting were expressed using WHO growth standards. Results: The overall prevalence of malnutrition in our study was 31.6%. Among the 30 (31.6%) malnourished children, 40% were underweight, and 6.67% were severely underweight. 40% were stunted, of which 13.3% were severely stunted. Wasting was present in 23.3% of malnourished children. Severe wasting was not seen. Socio-demographic factors including the type of house, maternal education, BMI of the mother, age of mother at childbirth and place of delivery had significant association with malnutrition among under-five tribal children. Conclusions: Malnutrition poses a serious threat to under-five children. Though many known risk factors of malnutrition have been studied, understanding the local factors linked with malnutrition is so crucial while planning information, education, and communication programs in this area.

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Acute phase protein levels in dogs with mast cell tumours and sarcomas

Veterinary Record ◽

10.1136/vr.100401 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 170 (25) ◽

pp. 648-648 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

D. Chase ◽

G. McLauchlan ◽

P. D. Eckersall ◽

T. Parkin ◽

K. Pratschke ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mast Cell ◽

Acute Phase ◽

Acute Phase Protein ◽

Protein Levels ◽

Phase Protein

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Relationship Between Serum Zinc, Iron and Copper Level and Apoptosis in Human Gastric Mucosa: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pakistan Journal of Nutrition ◽

10.3923/pjn.2011.919.924 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 919-924 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Beitullah Alipour ◽

Aida Ghaffari ◽

Alireza Ostadrahim ◽

Abdolrasoul Safaiyan ◽

Jabiz Modaresi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Gastric Mucosa ◽

Serum Zinc ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Copper Level ◽

Human Gastric Mucosa ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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The association between hypozincemia and aortic stenosis prevalence in hemodialysis patients: a single-center cross-sectional study

Renal Replacement Therapy ◽

10.1186/s41100-020-00299-4 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Satoshi Matsui ◽

Tomonaga Ameku ◽

Daisuke Takada ◽

Shinji Ono

Keyword(s):

Aortic Stenosis ◽

Serum Zinc ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Zinc Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Single Center ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Dialysis Vintage ◽

Zinc Levels ◽

Serum Zinc Levels

Abstract Background Hypozincemia contributes to phosphate-induced vascular calcification in model animals of renal failure, but the association between hypozincemia and aortic stenosis (AS) prevalence in patients with end-stage kidney disease remains unreported in clinical settings. Methods To investigate the association between hypozincemia and AS prevalence in patients undergoing hemodialysis, we designed a single-center cross-sectional study. Our outcome “AS” was defined as prevalence of moderate or severe AS or surgical history for AS. Depending on serum zinc levels, we divided patients undergoing hemodialysis into deciles. The association between hypozincemia and AS prevalence was analyzed via logistic regression adjusted for age, sex, dialysis vintage, diabetes history, serum albumin, and history of taking calcium-containing phosphate binder. Results Ninety-three patients undergoing hemodialysis were eligible. The mean serum zinc level was 61.3 ± 13.9 μg/dL. Twelve patients who belonged to 1st decile had serum zinc levels ≤ 48 μg/dL. Of these twelve patients, six patients (50 %) had AS. On the other hand, of eighty one patients who belonged to 2nd–10th deciles (serum zinc levels > 48 μg/dL), thirteen patients (16 %) had AS. Hypozincemia (serum zinc levels ≤ 48 μg/dL) was associated with AS prevalence (P = 0.038; odds ratio 4.43; 95% confidence interval 1.09–18.0). Conclusions AS was more prevalent in patients undergoing hemodialysis with severe hypozincemia in our cross-sectional study, although interventional studies are required to elucidate the benefit of zinc supplementation for AS progression.

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Birth defects in the Brazilian side of the triple border: a population-based cross-sectional study

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckaa166.973 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽

Author(s):

F K Nampo ◽

S Souza ◽

C R Pestana

Keyword(s):

Birth Defects ◽

Birth Defect ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Maternal Education ◽

Sociodemographic Factors ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Major Birth Defect

Abstract Background Major birth defects are characterized by its severity and are a public health challenge since it chronically affects the population. Foz do Iguassu is located in Brazili's largest international border and presents a birth defect rate 50% greater than the country's average. Methods Identifying factors associated to birth defects is important to guide preventive actions toward modifiable risk factors and target the most susceptible population. In this cross-sectional study we measured the prevalence of major birth defects and associated maternal sociodemographic factors in Foz do Iguassu. Data were collected from a governmental registry and included all births that occurred in the city between 2012 to 2017. The variables measured were maternal education, maternal race, country of residence, maternal parity and onset of prenatal care. Data were analyzed through logistic regression models to verify the maternal sociodemographic factors associated with major birth defects. Results 26,214 births were analyzed; among the 305 birth defects registered, 140 (46%) corresponded to a major birth defect. Cleft lip and/or palate and gastroschisis were the most prevalent major birth defect (9.5/10,000 live births and 6.83/10,000 live births, respectively). Maternal education up to 7 years was the only variable associated with the major birth defects (ORadj=1.58; CI = 1.07-2.33; p = 0.02). Maternal age was associated with gastroschisis (mean: 21.5 years; p = 0.002) and Down syndrome (mean: 33.5 years; p = 0.007). Conclusions In this area, cleft lip and/or palate and gastroschisis are the most common major birth defects, and maternal education is weakly associated with major birth defects. Key messages The epidemiology of major birth defects in this area differs from Brazil’s. Future research should focus on inherent risk factors for congenital defects and exposure to teratogens.

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