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The forest plot graphically depicts the individual results included in meta-analysis. Sizes of the boxes are proportional to the weight assigned in calculating the fixed-effects sMD, where weight was assigned inversely to variance. Results to the right of mean difference = 0 indicate greater mean gestational age with zinc supplementation (in weeks). MD, mean difference; CI, confidence interval.
