Evaluation of zinc deficiency and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at the sub district hospital chimur, chandrapur, maharashtra, india
Background: Zinc deficiency during pregnancy has far-reaching consequences on both mother and fetus and subsequent child survival. However, data on the prevalence and determinants of zinc deficiency among pregnant women are scanty and inconclusive. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of zinc deficiency and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Sub District Hospital Chimur, Distrct Chandrapur, Maharashtra, India. Methods: Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted at the SDH Chimur from July 2015 to April 16.