ObjectiveNumerous studies have reported an association between vitamin D (25-
hydroxyvitamin D; 25 (OH) D) deficiency and low economic status, lower educational level …

Results: 25-OHD levels were higher in the males with elementary and secondary education
compared with higher education (46.8±18.5 and 43.7±16 vs 39.9±15.3 nmol/l, P< 0.01) …

Background Very few studies have investigated the determinants of circulating 25-
hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH] D) in young adults (18–25 years old) using a set of variables that …

Abstract Purpose Low serum 25 (OH) D concentration has been shown to predict the
occurrence of several chronic diseases. It is, however, still unclear whether the associations …

Background and aims: Vitamin D deficiency is a major health problem worldwide, especially
in the elderly, so that an accurate assessment of its prevalence is essential for planning …

Considering the widespread insufficiency of vitamin D and its role in the regulation of
various metabolic functions and the prevention of several health impairments, we evaluated …

Evidence on vitamin D status and related risk factors in Luxembourg adults is lacking. This
study aimed to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency and …

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Danish legislation regarding food fortification has been very
restrictive and vitamin D deficiency is thought to be common in Denmark due to inadequate …

Background: Inadequate vitamin D status is common in many populations around the world.
Objective: The aim was to evaluate potentially modifiable determinants of vitamin D status in …

Background Vitamin D plays a role in protecting against chronic degenerative diseases.
Slovak adults present one of the highest cardiovascular mortality rates among 27 EU …