Hypovitaminosis D in healthy children in Central Thailand: prevalence and risk factors

• Main Authors: Kanit Reesukumal, Kotchamol Manonukul, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk, Wijittra Krobtrakulchai, Sithikan Hanyongyuth, Somruedee Chatsiricharoenkul, Busadee Pratumvinit
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. Department of Clinical Pathology
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Open Access article; 25-Hydroxyvitamin D; Hypovitaminosis D; Vitamin D insufficiency; Vitamin D deficiency; Children
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/2665
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: There are limited data regarding the prevalence and risk factors relating to hypovitaminosis D in children of Thailand, a tropical country with abundant sunlight. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D and examine factors associated with hypovitam...