Volume 7, Issue 4 (10-2022)                   CJHR 2022, 7(4): 235-236 | Back to browse issues page

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Do pregnant mothers need to intake zinc supplementation during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Mojgan Nazari *
Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran , moj.na1346@gmail.com
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Zinc is an essential trace element for the healthy life of mothers during pregnancy. Besides, it plays a critical role during infancy. Zinc deficiency during pregnancy is a common problem all over the world. The immune system needs sufficient zinc for protective effects, especially during COVID-19 infection. Therefore, the author provided a special viewpoint to pay attention to zinc deficiency.  
 
Keywords: COVID-19- Infant, Fetus, Pregnancy, Zinc
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Article Type: Letter to the Editor | Subject: Public Health
Received: 2022/08/24 | Accepted: 2022/09/15 | Published: 2022/10/1
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