Abstract
Since similar symptoms and findings can be seen in the deficiencies of both iron and zinc, we aimed to evaluate the serum zinc levels of women with iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This study was conducted with women with iron deficiency and a healthy control group. When serum zinc levels were compared, they were found to be lower in the IDA group, which was statistically significant. With the help of these studies, iron and zinc treatment instead of only iron replacement may be considered in cases of iron deficiency.
Highlights
Since similar symptoms and findings can be seen in the deficiencies of both iron and zinc, we aimed to evaluate the serum zinc levels of women with iron deficiency anemia (IDA)
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common anemia around the world and a public health concern in developing countries that still suffer from malnutrition problems [1,2]
Thirty healthy women and 30 women with iron deficiency were included in this study
Summary
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common anemia around the world and a public health concern in developing countries that still suffer from malnutrition problems [1,2]. Similar findings and symptoms affecting various systems in the body may be found both in iron and zinc deficiency; coexistence of these deficiencies can exaggerate the symptoms. There are not enough studies about zinc levels in adult anemic subjects. We aimed to evaluate the serum zinc levels of women with IDA and investigate whether serum zinc levels in women with iron deficiency were low or not
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