title: Zinc and vitamin C in the aetiology of pressure sores.
abstract: A review of studies which have considered the role of two important nutrients in the development of pressure sores.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Community Health Sciences, University of Wales Institute Cardiff.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D001206:Ascorbic Acid Deficiency / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004032:Diet; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology*; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc