The range of personal, social, economic, and environmental factors that influence health status are known as determinants of health. It is the interrelationships among these factors that determine individual and population health.
Nutritional deficiencies in children can be serious and lead to lasting negative health outcomes. If youâre experiencing symptoms and are concerned that youâre not obtaining enough of a certain nutrient, talk to your doctor.
Zinc nutrition deficiency is insufficient availability of zinc in the diet or can be caused due to the malabsorption of zinc by the body. This condition is prevalent in young children, pregnant women, breast feeding mothers, and the elderly. Zinc plays a vital role in many aspects of the immune system.