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Serum zinc level of mothers and newborns in case and control groups
| Group | Zinc level (μg/L) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean±SD | Range | ||
| Mothers | |||
| Case (n=32) | 610.2±53.1 | 135.0-1,610.0 | 0.002 |
| Control (n=32) | 883.0±65.2 | 435.0-1,912.0 | |
| Newborns | |||
| Case (n=29) | 723.0±56.3 | 345.0-1,710.0 | 0.001 |
| Control (n=32) | 1,046.0±56.3 | 621.0-2,014.0 | |
SD=Standard deviation
