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 …

Background: Poor vitamin D status is a worldwide health problem. Yet, knowledge about
vitamin D status among adolescents in Southern Europe is limited. This study investigated …

Evidence indicates low 25-hydroxyvitamin D [(25 (OH) D] concentrations in European
adolescents. Identification of potential determinants is therefore essential to guide public …

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 …

Vitamin D is involved in calcium and phosphorus metabolism, and is vital for numerous
bodily functions. In the absence of sufficient UV-B light-induced skin biosynthesis, dietary …

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 …

An adequate vitamin D status is essential during childhood and adolescence, for its
important role in cell growth, skeletal structure and development. It also reduces the risk of …

Aim: The aim was to study vitamin D status in a healthy adolescent Norwegian population at
69° N. Methods: The data presented come from The Tromsø Study: Fit Futures, during the …

Purpose Despite an acknowledged dearth of data on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 (OH)
D) concentrations from Southern European countries, inter-country comparison is hampered …

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