Vitamin D deficiency is a serious issue in developing nations, including India. This study
investigates the determinants of vitamin D deficiency among Indian adolescents and …

Objective To estimate the overall burden of vitamin D deficiencies (VDD) among Indian
adolescents aged 10–19 y and to explore some selected covariates to determine a …

Studies performed on Indian children to assess vitamin-D status have been on small sample
sizes, limited to specific geographical locations and used non-standard methods to measure …

Objective To evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency (VDD) and its correlates
among apparently healthy children and adolescents. Methods We carried out a secondary …

Background: Vitamin D deficiency among adolescents is an emerging public health priority
as adolescence marks a period of rapid growth and the onset of the reproductive phase …

Background This study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors of vitamin D
deficiency (vitamin D≤ 50 nmol/L) among 15-year-old Malaysian adolescents. By identifying …

Background: Authors examined serum vitamin D status among the healthy school children
belonging to the south Indian state of Kerala. Methods: A cross-sectional study, participants …

Background Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient for the overall health and well-being of
individuals. For strong musculoskeletal and neurological development of human body …

Vitamin D deficiency is a globally recognized health concern, with particular prominence in
specific geographies and demographics. Saudi Arabia, with its unique climatic conditions …

Studies on vitamin D status and its determinants in growing children in countries with ample
sunshine such as Malaysia have been limited. The aim of our study was to determine factors …