Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 254 (128 male and 126 female)
university students. Demographic questionnaires and a questionnaire on exposure to sun …

Background There are multiple studies in different countries regarding the prevalence of
vitamin D deficiency. These studies showed high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Asian …

Vitamin D is essential for growth and vitamin D deficiency is important issue in adolescent
girls as they have a limited rapid growth period. This cross sectional study was done on 167 …

Background Vitamin D is required for calcium absorption, bone growth, and regulation of the
immune system. Geographical location determines the intensity of the solar ultraviolet (UV) …

Determination of vitamin D status in different age-groups in a community and in different
climates of a country is necessary and has important implications for general health. The …

Background: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its causative factors has been
estimated more frequently in elder population, women, and patients with osteoporosis in …

Background Vitamin D is essential for maintiiining bone health and growth throughout life.
Vitamin D deficiency not only leads to bone metabolic diseases in children and adults but …

Background: Vitamin D has an essential role in bone growth and metabolism. Currently, its
role has been investigated in different diseases. It is high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency …

Background: The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has recently been recognized in
different parts of the world, even affecting healthy populations. The deficiency of vitamin D …

ObjectivesTo evaluate prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its associated factors in
southern Iranian children. DesignCross-sectional study. Anthropometric and pubertal …