ArticleJournal of clinical research in pediatric endocrinology2016
Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency and Calcium Homeostasis in Saudi Children.
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- Trends in Vitamin D Status Around the World.JBMR plus · 2021Article
- 25-Hydroxylase vitamin D deficiency in 27 Saudi Arabian subjects: a clinical and molecular report on CYP2R1 mutations.Endocrine connections · 2021Article
- Incidence rate of vitamin D deficiency and FGF23 levels in 12- to 13-year-old adolescents in Japan.Journal of bone and mineral metabolism · 2021Article
- Association of Vitamin D Concentrations with subjective health complaints in children and adolescents: the CASPIAN-V study.BMC public health · 2021Article
- Vitamin D Status and Its Influence on the Health of Preschool Children in Hangzhou.Frontiers in public health · 2021Article
- Darker Skin Color Measured by Von Luschan Chromatic Scale and Increased Sunlight Exposure Time Are Independently Associated with Decreased Odds of Vitamin D Deficiency in Thai Ambulatory Patients.Journal of nutrition and metabolism · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveVitamin D deficiency (VDD) and vitamin D insufficiency (VDI) are significant health problems all over the world. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of VDD and VDI in children and adolescents residing in 8 provinces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to also investigate calcium homeostasis in these subjects.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 2110 participants aged between 6 and 15 years. Information on socio-demographic status, anthropometric measurements, knowledge about vitamin D, color of the skin, dietary intake, sun exposure experience, smoking, and physical activity were collected through a questionnaire given to the parents of all subjects. The subjects were divided into three groups as vitamin D deficient, vitamin D insufficient, and vitamin sufficient according to their blood level of vitamin D [VDD ≤25 nmol/L (25 hydroxy vitamin D), VDI >25-50 nmol/L, and VDS >50 nmol/L].
resultsVDD was highly prevalent in this group of children. 95.3 of the subjects had either VDD (45.5%) or VDI (49.9%). The prevalence rate of VDD combined with VDI was higher in females (97.8%) compared to males (92.8%) (p<0.001). Only 1.6% had significant hypocalcaemia. Children with dark skin had lower concentrations of vitamin D and higher concentrations of parathormone. A positive correlation was observed between 25 hydroxy vitamin D level and serum calcium, inorganic phosphate, and alkaline phosphatase concentrations. onclusion: The results showed a high prevalence of VDD and VDI in Saudi children with significantly higher prevalence in girls. These findings necessitate the set-up of a national program for vitamin D supplementation and health education for this vulnerable group.
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