| Autor: |
Ruwanika Seneviratne, Nalika Gunawardena, Carukshi Arambepola |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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BMC Nutrition, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2055-0928 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s40795-024-00923-0 |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is conventionally associated with inadequate sunlight exposure. Ironically, recent evidence suggests a rising prevalence in urban areas of tropical regions like Sri Lanka, where comprehensive data are unavailable. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of low vitamin D status in urban adults and its impact on serum calcium. Methods A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 1260 adults aged 35–74 years, living in Colombo, the most urban district in Sri Lanka. They were recruited from 63 administrative divisions, using multi-stage, probability-proportionate-to-size, cluster sampling. Non-fasting venous blood was collected without tourniquet. Low vitamin D ( |
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