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    Effectiveness of zinc supplementation for the prevention of diarrhea in children under 5 years old
    (Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, 2018-07-08) Caja Delzo, Lily Bertha; Taiña Rodriguez, Marisa; Matta Solis, Hernán Hugo
    Objective: Analyze and systematize the effectiveness of zinc supplementation for the prevention of diarrhea in children under 5 years of age. Material and Methods: Systematic review, subjected to critical selection, using the Grade evaluation system to identify the degree of evidence, found in the following databases: PubMed, Sciencedirect, Scielo, Wiley Online Library, Elsevier, Epistemonikos. Of the 10 articles systematically reviewed, 70% (n= 7/10) are systematic reviews, 20% (n= 2/10) are meta-analyses and 10% (n= 1/10) are primary studies. According to the results obtained from the systematic review carried out in the present study, they come from the USA (30%), followed by Italy (10%), Poland (10%), Brazil (10%), Peru (10%). . Results: The evidence found indicates that 100% (n=10/10) of the articles reviewed refer to the effectiveness of zinc supplementation for the prevention of diarrhea in children under 5 years of age; those that confirm that these supplements can be useful in treating acute gastroenteritis; It is also recommended that the administration of this product should be independent of oral rehydration serum and not mixed. Conclusion: Zinc supplementation is more effective in preventing diarrhea in children under 5 years of age since it will reduce morbidity and mortality.