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Zinc deficiency among the elderly attending a care centre in Sharpeville, South Africa

Wilna Oldewage‐Theron, Folake Samuel, C S Venter

Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics · 2008 · 28 citations · 40 references

Abstract

The results of the present study suggested that zinc deficiency existed in these elderly people. Further research is, however, needed to elucidate possible underlying factors so that appropriate intervention can be implemented.

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