Serum and hair zinc levels of infants and their mothers

This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the zinc status of mothers and their infants attending a well-child clinic. Blood and hair samples were collected from infants and their mothers at 2nd, 6th,12th month after delivery. Information on infant and their mothers’ dietary habits was gathered. Of all infants and their mothers, 54.6% and 12.6% had low hair zinc levels; 17% and 4.6% low serum zinc levels respectively. There was a positive...