Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH) D)< 50 nmol/L or 20 ng/mL) is
common in Europe and the Middle East. It occurs in< 20% of the population in Northern …

Vitamin D plays an essential role in regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism and
maintaining a healthy mineralized skeleton. Humans obtain vitamin D from sunlight …

Objective Studies have demonstrated a potential correlation between low vitamin D status
and both an increased risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and poorer clinical outcomes. This …

Micronutrient deficiencies and inadequacies constitute a global health issue, particularly
among countries in the Middle East. The objective of this review is to identify micronutrient …

Abstract Purpose The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region registers some of the
lowest serum 25‑hydroxyvitamin D [25 (OH) D] concentrations, worldwide. We describe the …

Hypovitaminosis D is prevalent worldwide but proportions vary widely between regions,
depending on genetic and lifestyle factors, the threshold to define deficiency, and accuracy …

Background Vitamin D is a micronutrient important for bone growth and immune function.
Deficiency can lead to rickets and has been linked to various infections, including respiratory …

Worldwide, nutritional rickets continues to be an evolving problem with several causes. This
paper provides an updated literature review characterising the prevalence, aetiology …

This interventional study aimed to determine whether correcting vitamin D status in deficient
Arab adults [25 (OH) D< 50 nmol/L] improves their 10-year risk of Atherosclerotic …

More than 33 years have passed since the first paper highlighting vitamin D deficiency as a
public health concern in Saudi Arabia was published in 1983. Despite “early” detection, it …