Zinc supplementation trials carried out among children have produced variable results,
depending on the specific outcomes considered and the initial characteristics of the children …

Objectives: This study assessed the effects of zinc supplementation in the prevention of
diarrhea and pneumonia with the use of a pooled analysis of randomized controlled trials in …

BACKGROUND. The quantified effect of zinc supplementation to prevent childhood diarrhea
and respiratory illnesses is unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized …

Background Zinc deficiency is now widely recognized as a leading risk factor for morbidity
and mortality and is estimated to be responsible for approximately 800,000 excess deaths …

Background: Multiple studies have been carried out to assess the effect of zinc
supplementation on children's growth. The results of these studies are inconsistent, and the …

Zinc is an essential mineral and deficiency results in abnormal immune function and higher
rates of infectious diseases. Randomized controlled trials of zinc supplementation have …

Zinc deficiency places children in many low-income countries at increased risk of illness and
death from infectious diseases. Randomized controlled trials of zinc supplementation …

Background Zinc deficiency is commonly prevalent in children in developing countries and
plays a role in decreased immunity and increased risk of infection. Preventive zinc …

Objective Zinc deficiency is widespread, and preventive supplementation may have benefits
in young children. Effects for children over 5 years of age, and effects when coadministered …

Zinc deficiency is an important cause of morbidity in developing countries, particularly
among young children, yet little information is available on the global prevalence of zinc …