Vitamin D status in Saudi school children based on knowledge

Yousef Al‐Saleh; Nasser M. Al‐Daghri; Nasiruddin Khan; Hanan Alfawaz; Abdulaziz M. Al-Othman; Majed S. Alokail; George Chrousos

doi:10.1186/s12887-015-0369-9

Abstract

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The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rising unexpectedly in every age group. Apart from several risk factors, the lack of awareness is posing a serious threat for low vitamin D levels in children as well. The aim of our study was to compare the knowledge and status of vitamin D in Saudi school children.

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