Vitamin D deficiency is associated with osteoporosis and is thought to increase the risk of
cancer and CVD. Despite these numerous potential health effects, data on vitamin D status …

We performed a meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies on serum 25 (OH) D status
globally. Serum 25 (OH) D levels on average were 54 nmol/l, were higher in women than …

Results from ecological, case–control and cohort studies have shown that vitamin D reduces
the risk of bone fracture, falls, autoimmune diseases, type 2 diabetes, CVD and cancer …

Purpose This paper visualizes the available data on vitamin D status on a global map,
examines the existing heterogeneities in vitamin D status and identifies research gaps …

This review describes the vitamin D status in different regions of the world with the objective
of understanding the scope of hypovitaminosis D and the factors related to its prevalence …

Abstract Background/Objectives Vitamin D deficiency is a public health concern worldwide.
Maintaining vitamin D sufficiency during growth periods is essential. We aimed to determine …

Vitamin D status of nonwestern immigrants in Europe was poor. Vitamin D status of
nonwestern populations in their countries of origin varied, being either similar to the …

Objective No recent large studies have described the distribution of vitamin D status in the
UK. Understanding the epidemiology of vitamin D deficiency is important to inform targeted …

Objectives To evaluate the prevalence and predictors of vitamin D insufficiency (VDI) in
children In Great Britain. Design A nationally representative cross-sectional study survey of …

Background-Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem, but little is known about the
vitamin D status of Canadians.//Data and methods-The data are from the 2007 to 2009 …