Analysis on the results of trace elements and calcum determination in whole blood of children in fengxian district,shanghai / 国际检验医学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the distribution and variation trend of whole-blood Ca,Cu,Zn,Fe and Mg concentrations of children in fengxian district,Shanghai,and provide a reference for prevention of elements deficiency in children.Methods 2 219 children in outpatient department of pediatrics were enrolled in the study,who reccieved the tests for five kinds of elements(Ca, Mg,Fe,Cu,Zn)in whole blood by using atomic absorption spectrometer.The children were divided into 5 age groupsinfancy group (1-0.05).Differences among different age groups were statistically significant(P <0.05).The Average concentrations of Zn displayed increasing tendency of different degrees in different groups of children,other elements displayed no obvious variation trend.Conclusion Children′s Zn,Fe and Ca deficiencies in Fengxian District,Shanghai are in different degrees,regular determina-tion of calcium and trace elements should be performed and take supplementary measures as soon as possible.