Hadi Jihad M, Al-Naqshbandi Abdulqader A, Abdullah Ardalan J, Mustafa Ayman M, Ghafar Karwan N, Hussain Ayar M, Rashid Shapol S, Rasul Paiwast D
Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Human Development, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ.
Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, IRQ.
Cureus. 2023 Jul 17;15(7):e42026. doi: 10.7759/cureus.42026. eCollection 2023 Jul.
Background Zinc plays a crucial role in human nutrition and various biochemical processes, making it indispensable for all life forms. Therefore, it is important to address low zinc levels, particularly among women, to prevent potential health issues. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the serum zinc levels of female patients in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Methods This retrospective cross-sectional study included a total of 299 patients, ranging in age from 16 to 48 years, who sought medical care at Baxshin Hospital in Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq, between October 2022 and April 2023. The biochemical test was conducted to screen the patient's blood samples for serum zinc levels. Results Among 299 patients, 99 individuals had low zinc levels, 11 had high zinc levels, and 189 exhibited normal zinc levels. The analysis revealed a significant difference between low, normal, and high serum zinc levels, as evidenced by a p-value of <0.05. In terms of age-related variations, individuals under 20 years old had an average serum zinc level of 121.4 µg/dL. However, those between 21 and 30 years old demonstrated the highest average serum zinc level of 153.6 µg/dL, followed by 135 µg/dL for individuals aged 31-40, and 119 µg/dL for those above 40 years old. Conclusion These findings indicate that serum zinc levels may vary based on the age group of individuals. Consequently, further research is needed to explore the implications of these variations and establish appropriate strategies to address zinc deficiency among women in Sulaymaniyah.
锌在人体营养和各种生化过程中起着至关重要的作用，对所有生命形式来说都是不可或缺的。因此，解决锌水平低的问题很重要，尤其是在女性中，以预防潜在的健康问题。
本研究旨在评估伊拉克苏莱曼尼亚女性患者的血清锌水平。
这项回顾性横断面研究共纳入了299名年龄在16至48岁之间的患者，他们于2022年10月至2023年4月期间在伊拉克苏莱曼尼亚省的巴克申医院寻求医疗护理。通过生化检测对患者的血液样本进行血清锌水平筛查。
在299名患者中，99人锌水平低，11人锌水平高，189人锌水平正常。分析显示低、正常和高血清锌水平之间存在显著差异，p值<0.05证明了这一点。在年龄相关差异方面，20岁以下的个体平均血清锌水平为121.4µg/dL。然而，21至30岁的个体平均血清锌水平最高，为153.6µg/dL，其次是31至40岁的个体为135µg/dL，40岁以上的个体为119µg/dL。
这些发现表明血清锌水平可能因个体年龄组而异。因此，需要进一步研究来探讨这些差异的影响，并制定适当的策略来解决苏莱曼尼亚女性的锌缺乏问题。
