Authors: J O Awobusuyi O O Adedeji R O Awobusuyi O Kukoyi A Ibrahim F A Daniel
Publish Date: 2014/07/26
Volume: 22, Issue: 5, Pages: 455-459
Abstract
Two hundred twelve participants were enrolled in the study Of these 112 5283 were females The average age of the study subjects was 446 ± 142 years Prevalence of zinc deficiency in the community was estimated to be 50 The mean serum zinc level was significantly higher in participants older than 60 years compared with younger age groups F 2209 = 588 p 005 A significantly higher level of serum zinc concentration was also found in malnourished individuals compared with overweight or obese individuals F 3208 = 308 p 005 Negative correlations were found with serum cholesterol r = −0104 p 005 and random blood sugar r = −0026 p 005 No significant difference was observed between social class categories using the Registrar General’s scale of social classes F 4207 = 197 p 005
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