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Role of the level of micronutrients (iron, zinc and vitamin D) in developing febrile convulsion in children under six years old
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Abstract
Febrile convulsions, also known as febrile seizures, are a common occurrence among children
under the age of six, typically occurring during a fever. Despite their prevalence, the role of
micronutrients in their development is not well understood. To gain further insight, a study was
conducted in the Duhok province of Kurdistan Region----Iraq to investigate the relationship
between iron, zinc, and vitamin D levels and the development of febrile convulsions.
The study collected data from 54 children with febrile convulsions and 52 children with fever
who were admitted to the Heevi Teaching Pediatric Hospital between January and May of 2022.
In addition to examining the role of micronutrient deficiencies, the study also sought to identify
any commonalities between the case and control groups, including differences in geographic
location or infant feeding habits.
Objectives: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the role of micronutrient (iron, zinc, and
vitamin D)levels in the development of febrile convulsions in children under 6 years old. In this
regard, this study endeavored to investigate whether the nutritional status of children is related
to the presence of febrile convulsions and their severity, and to compare case and control groups
according to regions (e.g., Duhok city vs. outside of Duhok city ---- suburban towns and villages) and
infant feeding habits.
Findings: Upon analysis, the study found no significant difference in the levels of iron, zinc, and
vitamin D between the case and control groups. However, the study did observe a higher
number of cases admitted from outside the city center compared to within the city, suggesting
that geographic location may play a role in the development of febrile convulsions. However,
the level of micronutrients, especially vitamin D, was low in both outside and inside groups.
These findings have important implications for clinical practice and future research. While the
results suggest that micronutrient deficiencies may not be a significant risk factor for febrile
convulsions, it is important to continue investigating other potential factors that may
contribute to their development. Furthermore, healthcare providers should take into account
the potential geographic disparities in the incidence of febrile convulsions and adjust their
treatment and prevention strategies accordingly.
In conclusion, this study sheds light on the relationship between micronutrients and febrile
convulsions and highlights the importance of continued research in this area. It also
underscores the need for healthcare providers to consider geographic location when
addressing febrile convulsions.
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Febrile convulsion vitamin D zinc iron micronutrients Kurdistan Region----Iraq