Study of zinc and iron levels in marasmic children

Dr Ravinder.k. Arora; Dr Jyoti Diwedi; Dr Purnima Dey Sarkar

Volume : VI, Issue : III, March - 2017

Study of zinc and iron levels in marasmic children

Dr Ravinder. K. Arora, Dr Jyoti Diwedi, Dr Purnima Dey Sarkar

Abstract :

Severe micronutrient deficiencies often occur as a multiple deficiencies and co-exist with protein-energy malnutrition.(P.E.M) IN humans. The current study was done to assess the level of zinc and iron level in marasmic children. This study was done in children suffering from marasmus and compared with control. It was seen that zinc levels were decreased and iron levels were increased in children suffering from marasmus as compared to control. Increased oxidative stress leads to decreased antioxidant system.