Meta-Analysis: The Effectiveness of Zinc on Dhiarrea and Pneumonia in Children Under Five
Abstract
Background: Diarrhea and pneumonia together account for 29% of all child deaths globally, resulting in the deaths of more than two million children each year. Zinc deficiency is associated with decreased immunity and an increase in serious infectious diseases. Zinc deficiency is likely to be a major cause of increased mortality of malnourished infants in developing countries. Numerous studies have shown that zinc supplementation reduces the duration and severity of diarrhea. In addition, zinc administration can also prevent pneumo
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