Table 5 Other characteristics by changes in serum copper concentration after zinc administration
decrease (n = 19) | Not decrease (n = 44) | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | |||
Male | 10 | 23 | 1.0 |
Female | 9 | 21 | |
Enteral nutrition | |||
Breast milk | 10 | 15 | 0.245 |
Infant formula | 0 | 4 | |
Breast milk + Infant formula | 9 | 25 | |
Serum zinc concentration after administration | |||
≧ 70 μg/dL | 7 | 9 | 0.212 |
< 70 μg/dL | 12 | 35 | |