Thực trạng thiếu vi chất dinh dưỡng và mối liên quan đến thiếu vi chất dinh dưỡng ở trẻ 5 - 10 tuổi tại Bệnh viện Nhi Trung ương

Abstract

This study describes the status of micronutrient deficiencies and associated factors among 231 children aged 5 - 10 years old attending the Nutrition Clinic at the National Children's Hospital between July 2023 and June 2024. The findings revealed a high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies, particularly zinc deficiency (55%), iron deficiency (22.1%), and ionized calcium deficiency (16%). In contrast, deficiencies of magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D were relatively low. The study also showed that 26.8% of the children received calcium supplement, 17.3% received iron supplement, and 16.5% received vitamin D supplement; however, only 9.5% of the children were supplemented with zinc. Children whose caregivers with a below high school education were more likely to have ionized calcium deficiency (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, no statistically significant association was found between micronutrient deficiency status and the number of children in the family (p > 0.05).