Vitamin D deficiency in children aged 6 to 12 years: single center's experience in Busan
Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
;
: 149-154, 2016.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors associated with vitamin D deficiency in children.METHODS:
We analyzed the medical records of 330 patients from the age of 6 to 12, who visited the endocrinology clinic of the Department of Pediatrics at Pusan National University Hospital, from September, 2013 to May, 2014. According to their serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels, the patients were grouped into either the deficiency group (25(OH)D<20 ng/mL), or the sufficiency group (25(OH)D≥20 ng/mL). The differences between the 2 groups were compared.RESULTS:
There were 195 patients (59.1%) who had vitamin D deficiency. Their mean serum 25(OH)D level was 14.86±3.20 ng/mL. The differences in sex, age, and pubertal status between the 2 groups were not statistically significant. Weight standard deviation score (SDS), and body mass index SDS, were significantly higher in the vitamin D deficiency group (P=0.002 for each), compared to the sufficiency group. Compared with Autumn, both Spring (odds ratio [OR], 9.7; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.3–22.0), and Winter (OR, 5.9; 95% CI, 3.5–10.0), were risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. In multiple logistic regression analysis, only seasonal differences have been confirmed to have an effect on vitamin D deficiency.CONCLUSION:
Vitamin D deficiency in children aged 6 to 12 years is very common. Spring and Winter are the most important risk factors for vitamin D deficiency. We suggest that it is necessary to supplement the guideline for the vitamin D intake according to our situation.
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Main subject:
Pediatrics
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Seasons
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Vitamins
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Body Mass Index
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Logistic Models
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Medical Records
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Practice guideline
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Annals of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
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