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An investigation on 25 -hydroxyvitamin D level among children aged 0 -9 years / 预防医学
Journal of Preventive Medicine ; (12): 229-231, 2015.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-792381
ABSTRACT
Objective To understand children's vitamin D nutritional status in Shaoxing City.Methods A total of 952 children were selected from the department of child health care.Automatic electrochemical luminescence immune analyzer (Roche Cobase601)with original reagents was used to detect serum levels of 25 -hydroxyvitamin D.Results The median level of 25 -hydroxyvitamin D among children aged 0 -9 years was (29.78 ±12.08)ng/L.Among 952 children,the rate of severe deficiency,deficiency and insufficient were 2.63%,18.80% and 32.77% respectively.There was no statistically significant difference on serum 25 -hydroxyvitamin D level between boys and girls (P >0.05 ),but serum 25 -hydroxyvitamin D level significantly decreased with age (P <0.05).The level of serum 25 -hydroxyvitamin D in summer and autumn were significantly higher than that in spring and winter (P <0.01).Conclusion The serum levels of 25 -hydroxyvitamin D among children in Shaoxing City are low.Vitamin D supplementation and outdoor activities should be encouraged.Vitamin D supplements should be paid more attentions especially among children aged 4 -9 years.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Preventive Medicine Year: 2015 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Preventive Medicine Year: 2015 Type: Article