Recent Study Investigates Potential Correlation Between Vitamin D Status and Bone Fracture Risk in Pediatric Populations
Designs for Health
APRIL 10, 2023
Deficiencies in vitamin D in the pediatric population may be a result of inadequate nutritional intake, decreased absorption, darker skin pigmentation, lack of sun exposure, and genetic conditions. After statistical analysis, the risk of certain bone fractures in the forearm decreased by 7% for every unit of increase in vitamin D status.
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